NCCC22: Small Fruit and Viticulture Research

(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)

Status: Inactive/Terminating

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Date of Annual Report: 12/19/2006

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Annual Meeting Dates: 10/24/2006 - 10/26/2006
Period the Report Covers: 10/01/2005 - 09/01/2006

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments: Numerous joint projects have been an outgrowth of the NCCC-22 project. Joint projects are organized as they apply to each objective. As related to objective 1 (improve and evaluate small fruit germplasm): Reconstitution of Fragaria x ananassa. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; C. Finn USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; and J. Luby, University of Minnesota. Inheritance of day-neutrality in strawberries. H. Oraby, C. Weebadde, K. Lewers, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD; and J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. Doubled haploids in strawberries - A. Dale, University of Guelph, Ontario; D. J. Wolyn, University of Guelph; and J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. Evaluation of strawberry breeding selections. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Enns, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; D. Archbold, Univ. of KY. Blackberry cultivars and systems. B. Black, Utah State University; F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. (this project is also listed under objective 2). Evaluation of primocane-fruiting blackberry germplasm material. F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV and J. Clark, University of Arkansas. Development of primocane-fruiting blackberries adapted to Northern climates. C. Weber, Cornell University, and J. Clark, University of Arkansas. Cooperative blackberry breeding program. C. Weber, Cornell University; J. Clark, University of Arkansas, and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. Blackberry EST library. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; Rowland, Main, Tomkins, and J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. Blueberry breeding and germplasm development. M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, and J. Clark, University of Arkansas. Germplasm exchange. M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; J. Hancock, Michigan State University; J. Ballington, North Carolina State University; P. Lyrene, Univ. of Florida; J. Luby, University of Minnesota. V. membranaceum germplasm development. M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; and D. Barney, University of Idaho. Blueberry cultivar trial and water management - A. Dale, University of Guelph, Ontario; and J. Hancock, Michigan State University (this project is also listed under objective 2). Using SSR markers in mapping red and black raspberry. C. Weber, Cornell University, and K. Lewers, USDA-Beltsville, MD. Test agreement to test NY raspberry selections. C. Weber, Cornell University, and P. Byers, Missouri State University. Evaluation of native elderberry selections and cultivars. P. Byers, Missouri State Univ., A. Thomas, University of Missouri; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. Genotype x Environment Interaction in Elderberry (Sambucus sp.) Cultivars and Selections Grown in Oregon and Missoui. Chad Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; P. Byers, Missouri State Univ., and A. Thomas, University of Missouri. Quantifying Medicinal Compounds in Various Elderberry Tissues in Response to Genotype and Environment. A. Thomas, A. Malone, and George Rottinghaus, Univ. of Missouri; Patrick Byers, Missouri State University; Wendy Applequist, Missouri Botanical Garden; and Chad Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR (also listed under objective 4). Evaluation of hardy kiwifruit germplasm. B. Strik, Oregon State University; K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. Test agreement to test OR and AR selections in NY. C. Weber, Cornell University; C. Finn, USDA-Corvallis, and J. Clark, University of Arkansas. Cooperative germplasm testing of cultivars and advanced selections. C. Finn with J. Ballington, P. Byers, J. Clark, M. Ehlenfeldt, G. Fernandez, J. Hancock, A. Jamieson, C. Kempler, K. Lewers, P. Moore, A. Thomas, C. Weber, E. Zeldin. As related to objective 2 (improved management practices for small fruit production): Alternative strawberry fumigation strategies. H. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland; B. Black, Utah State University; B. Coleman, Ruby Mountain Nursery. Fall and early winter strawberry fruit production in open and protected cultivation. F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV., M. Newell, University of Maryland, C. Sams, T. Carey, and C. Chandler, University of Florida. Weed management practices in day-neutral production. G. Nonnecke, Iowa State University and F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. Strawberry verticillium root rot. F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV and W. Turechek, USDA-Beltsville, MD. Day-neutral strawberry production systems. W. Lantz, Univ. of Maryland, K. Demchak, Penn State University, and H.J. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland. High tunnel strawberry production of June-bearing and day-neutral cultivars. K. Demchak, Penn State University and F. Takeda, USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV. Blackberry Yellow Vein Disease. R. Martin USDA-Corvallis; Y. Tzanetakeis; G. Fernandez, North Carolina State University; Z. Pesic; R. Gergerich, J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. Blackberry cultivars and systems. B. Black, Utah State University; F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. (this project is also listed under objective 1). Winter protection/chilling model for primocane-fruiting blackberries. F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV and M. Warmund, Univ. of Missouri. Improving winter survival of blackberries. F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV; D. Handley, University of Maine; J. Dill; B. Black, Utah State University; B. Grube, University of New Hampshire; and K. Demchak, Penn State University. Flowering and fruiting morphology of primocane-fruiting blackberries. E. Thompson and B. Strik, Oregon State University; J. Clark, University of Arkansas; and C. Finn, M. USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Corvallis, OR. Management of primocane-fruiting blackberry to maximize yield and extend the fruiting season. B. Strik, Oregon State University; J. Clark, University of Arkansas; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; and G. Buller, Oregon State University. High tunnels for season extension in primocane-fruiting blackberry. E. Thompson and B. Strik, Oregon State University; J. Clark, University of Arkansas; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Corvallis, OR. Prediction of blackberry bloom date using heat units. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; and F. Takeda, USDA-ARS Kearneysville, WV. Suppression of flowering in highbush blueberry. B. Black, Utah State University; M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; C. Particka, Sakuma Bros.; and E. Hanson, Michigan State University. Irrigation Management Practices for Improving Growth and Production of Blueberry. D. Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; B. Strik, Oregon State University, and B. Linderman. Blueberry cultivar trial and water management - A. Dale, University of Guelph, Ontario; and J. Hancock, Michigan State University (this project is also listed under objective 1). Phytophthora root rot control in red raspberry using kaolin clay. F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV, P. Moore and P. Bristow, Washington State University. Sustainable Botrytis management in raspberries. E. Sánchez, K. Demchak, G. Sanders, and J. Travis, Penn State Univ.; Sonia Schloemann, Univ. of Massachusetts, and W. Turecheck, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD. Machine harvest evaluation of raspberry selections. P. Moore, Washington State University and and C. Kempler, AAFC-PARC, Agassiz, BC. Elderberry Pruning Study. P. Byers, Missouri State Univ. and A. Thomas, University of Missouri. White pine blister rust in Ribes. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; and A. Dale, University of Guelph, Ontario. Evaluations of berry irrigation systems. T. Walters, Washington State Univ. and D. Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. As related to objective 3 (information exchange among participants): Activities consist of the annual meeting and exchange of information throughout the year. As related to objective 4 (fruit components linked to human health): Evaluation of antioxidants in blackberry. P. Perkins-Veazie, USDA-ARS, Lane, OK and J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. Quantifying native elderberry antioxidant profiles among selections and locations. P. Perkins-Veazie, USDA-ARS, Lane, OK; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; and P. Byers, Missouri State University. Quantifying Medicinal Compounds in Various Elderberry Tissues in Response to Genotype and Environment. A. Thomas, A. Malone, and George Rottinghaus, Univ. of Missouri; Patrick Byers, Missouri State University; Wendy Applequist, Missouri Botanical Garden; and Chad Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR (this project is also listed under objective 1). In addition, numerous cultivars were released as listed in the attached publications. Plant patents granted in 2006: Weber, C.A. J. C. Sanford, and K. E. Maloney. 2006. Strawberry plant named Clancy. U.S. Plant Patent #PP16,571. Awarded May 23, 2006. Weber, C.A. J. C. Sanford, and K. E. Maloney. 2006. Strawberry plant named LAmour. U.S. Plant Patent #PP16,480. Awarded April 25, 2006.

Publications

Publications: Research Publications Black, B.L., I.M. Fordham and P. Perkins-Veazie. 2005. Autumnberry (Elaeagnus umbellata): a potential cash crop. J. of Am. Pomological Soc. 59(3):125-134. Black, B.L., H.J. Swartz, G.F. Deitzer, B. Butler and C.K. Chandler. 2005. The effects of conditioning strawberry plug plants under altered red/far red light environment on subsequent performance. HortSci. 40(5):1263-1267. Clark, J.R. and C.E. Finn. (eds.). 2006. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 43. HortScience 41:1101-1133. NCCC-22 contributors: J.R. Clark and C.E. Finn - blackberry and hybrid berry, p. 1104-1106; P. Lyrene blueberry, p. 1106-1007; K. Hummer - blue honeysuckle, p. 1107-1109; K. Hummer - gooseberry, p. 1111-1112; H. Daubeny - raspberry, p. 1122-1124; K. S. Lewers and J. L. Maas strawberry, p. 1124-1128. Clark, J. R., J.N. Moore, J. Lopez-Medina, P. Perkins-Veazie, and C. E. Finn. 2005. Prime-Jan (APF-8) and Prime-Jim (APF-12) primocane-fruiting blackberries. HortSci. 40:852-855. Dale, A. And J. F. Hancock. 2006. Highbush blueberry trial in Ontario, Canada. Int. J. of Fruit Sci. 5:73-76. Finn, C. E., B. M. Yorgey, B.C. Strik, H. K. Hall, R. R. Martin, M. Qian. 2005. Black Diamond thornless trailing blackberry. HortSci. 40(7):2175-2178. Finn E. F., B. Yorgey, B. Strik B, R. Martin, C. Kempler 2005. Metolius trailing blackberry. HortScience 40(7):2189-2191. Finn E. F., B. Yorgey, B. Strik B, R. Martin, C. Kempler 2005. Obsidian trailing blackberry. HortScience 40(7):2185-2188. Finn E. F., B. Yorgey, B. Strik B, R. Martin, C. Kempler 2005. Nightfall thornless trailing blackberry. HortScience 40(7):2182-2184. Finn E. F., B. Yorgey, B. Strik B, R. Martin, C. Kempler 2005. Black Pearl thornless trailing blackberry. HortScience 40(7):2179-2181. Hammerschlag, F., S. Garcés, M. Koch-Dean, S. Ray, K. Lewers, J. Maas, and B. Smith. 2006. In Vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to Colletotrichum acutatum. Plant Cell Tissue & Organ Culture 84:255-261. Hughes, B. and A. Dale. 2006. Winter-hardy strawberries produce without a straw mulch in a severe winter environment. HortScience 41:1047. Kempler, C., H.A. Daubeny, L. Frey, and T. Walters. 2006. Chemainus red raspberry. HortSci. 41(5):1364-1366. Kempler, C., H.A. Daubeny, B. Harding, and C.E. Finn. 2005. Esquimalt red raspberry. HortSci. 40:2192-2194. Strik, B., and K. E. Hummer. 2006. 'Anananasnaya' hardy kiwifruit. J. of Am. Pomological Soc. 60(3):106-112. Takeda, F. and D.T. Handley. 2006. A winter protection system for blackberries. North Am. Bramble Growers Assoc. 2006 Conf. Proc. pp. 23-26. Takeda, F. and D. Handley. 2006. A winter protection method for blackberries. HortSci. 41:1011 (Abstract). Takeda, F. and M. Newell. 2006. A method for increasing fall flowering in short-day Carmine strawberry. HortSci. 41:480-481. Takeda, F., P. Perkins-Veazie, H.J. Swartz, and S.C. Hokanson, 2006. Strawberry transplant production and performance in annual plasticulture system in the eastern United States. Acta Hort. 708:213-216. Joint Extension Publications Midwest Strawberry Production Guide (OSU Bul. 926). 2006. Editors: M. Ellis, R. Funt, S. Wright, D. Doohan, C. Welty, R. Williams, and M. Brown, Ohio State University; K. Demchak, Penn State Univ.; and E. Wahle, University of Illinois. MidAtlantic Berry Guide. 2006. M. Brittingham-Brant, K. Demchak, M. Frazier, S. Guiser, J. Halbrendt, J. Harper, G. Krawczyk, K. Richards, E. Sánchez, and J. Travis, Penn State Univ.; B. Majek, P. Nitzsche, P. Oudemans, G. Pavlis, S. Polavarapu, D. Polk, P. Probasco, C. Rodrigues-Saona, W. Sciarappa, P. Shearer, and M. Stanghellini, Rutgers Univ.; D. Caron, W. Kee, G. Johnson, Univ. of Delaware; B. Butler, J. Fiola, and H. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland, A. Bratsch, J. Derr, J. Pattison, D. Pfeiffer, and K. Yoder, Virginia Tech; J. Baniecki, A. Biggs, H. Hogmire, and R. Zimmerman, West Virginia Univ.; K. Demchak, Coordinator. AGRS-97, Penn State College of Agricultural Sci., 205 pp. Fuqua, B., P. Byers, M. Kaps, L. Kovacs, and D. Waldstein. 2005. Growing Blueberries in Missouri. Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station Bulletin 44.

Impact Statements

As related to objective 1 (improve and evaluate small fruit germplasm): Development and testing of new small fruit cultivars by the members of this group has resulted in the release of numerous cultivars that are being trialed and adopted by growers. Unique and noteworthy among these cultivars are primocane-fruiting blackberries which allow simpler management, reduced pruning costs, a new niche production window, and potential increased profitability for growers.
As related to objective 2 (improved management practices for small fruit production): Research on best irrigation management practices is leading the way to reduced water usage, less runoff, improved plant growth, reduced disease pressure, and improved fruit quality. Work on plant diseases, especially in the area of virology, is resulting in a better understanding of reasons for planting decline. Research on alternative pesticides with improved safety to the environment and applicators is resulting in recommendations to growers concerning their use.
As related to objective 3 (information exchange among participants): The 45 collaborative cutting-edge research projects, each involving 2 or more NCCC-22 participants, is having a positive impact on secured funding from competitive granting agencies and subsequent resource utilization.
As related to objective 4 (fruit components linked to human health): Identification and quantification of components such antioxidant profiles and other medicinal compounds point to the possibility of focused agricultural production of specific phytochemicals beneficial to human health.
All of the above research conducted, and collaboration among individuals in this group is resulting in further work being conducted on the most relevant topics. In addition, the above collaborations facilitate the extension of information on state-of-the-art production techniques, germplasm adoption, and best management practices to growers. Following past patterns, this will take the eventual form of Extension publications and presentations, whether these endeavors are produced jointly, within regions, or in individual states.

Date of Annual Report: 12/26/2007

Report Information

Annual Meeting Dates: 10/23/2007 - 10/25/2007
Period the Report Covers: 10/01/2006 - 09/01/2007

Participants

Bewick, Tom (tbewick@csrees.usda.gov) USDA-CSREES; Black, Brent (blackb@ext.usu.edu) Utah State University; Bordelon, Bruce (bordelon@purdue.edu) - Purdue University; Bryla, David (brylad@onid.orst.edu) - Oregon State University; Bushakra, Jill (jill.bushakra@driscolls.com) Driscolls Strawberry Associates; Byers, Patrick (PLByers@MissouriState.edu) - Missouri State University; Dale, Adam (adale@uoguelph.ca) - University of Guelph; Demchak, Kathleen (kdemchak@psu.edu) - Penn State University; Ehlenfeldt, Mark (mark.ehlenfeldt@ars.usda.gov) - USDA-ARS; Elkner, Tim (telkner@psu.edu) Penn State University; Finn, Chad (finnc@hort.oregonstate.edu) - USDA-ARS; Fisher, Pam (pam.fisher@ontario.ca) OMAFRA; Garcia, Elena (megarcia@uark.edu) University of Arkansas; Hanson, Eric (hansone@msu.edu) - Michigan State University; Harbut, Rebecca (rmh44@cornell.edu) Cornell University; Hatterman-Valenti, Harlene (h.hatterman.valenti@ndsu.edu) - North Dakota State University; Hummer, Kim (khummer@ars-grin.gov) - USDA-NCGR; Kempler, Chaim (Kemplerc@agr.gc.ca) AARC - PARC, Agassiz, BC; Lewers, Kim (kim.lewers@ars.usda.gov) USDA-ARS; Luby, Jim (lubyx001@umn.edu ) University of Minnesota; Marini, Rich (rpm12@psu.edu) Penn State; Moore, Patrick (moorepp@wsu.edu) - Washington State University; Mowrey, Bruce (bruce.mowrey@driscolls.com) Driscolls Strawberry Associates; Nonnecke, Gail (nonnecke@iastate.edu) - Iowa State University; Particka, Chrislyn (chrislynp@sakumabros.com) - Sakuma Bros.; Pattison, Jeremy (jpfruit@vt.edu) Virginia Tech; Pavlis, Gary (pavlis@aesop.rutgers.edu) Rutgers University; Perry, Ron (perryr@msu.edu) - Michigan State University; Pritts, Marvin (mpp3@cornell.edu) Cornell University; Read, Paul (pread@unl.edu) - University of Nebraska; Sánchez, Elsa (esanchez@psu.edu) - Penn State University; Sanders, Graham (gqs102@psu.edu) Penn State University; Scheerens, Joe (scheerens.1@osu.edu) Ohio State University; Schooley, Kevin (info@nasga.org) NASGA; Sjulin, Tom (tomkaysjulin@sprynet.com) Pacific Berry Associates; Skirvin, Robert (skirvin@uiuc.edu) - University of Illinois; Smith, Brian (brian.r.smith@uwrf.edu) University of Wisconsin; Stewart, Philip (Philip.stewart@driscolls.com) Driscolls Strawberry Associates; Strang, John (jstrang@uky.edu), University of Kentucky; Strik, Bernadine (strikb@hort.oregonstate.edu) - Oregon State University; Valenzuela, Luis (lrv110@psu.edu) Penn State; Ward, Dan (dward@aesop.rutgers.edu) - Rutgers University; Weber, Courtney (caw34@nysaes.cornell.edu) - Cornell University; Zandstra, John (jzandstr@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca) University of Guelph.

Brief Summary of Minutes

Prior to the official start of the NCCC-22 meeting, participants embarked on a tour of native small fruit populations at Black Moshannon State Park, located near Philipsburg, PA. Populations of Aronia, Vaccinium, including both blueberries and cranberries, Gaultheria, Mitchella, etc. were found. A workshop on root physiology was presented by David Eissenstat and Luis Valenzuela of Penn States Department of Horticulture concurrent with the meeting of the Small Fruits Crop Germplasm Committee.

Introductory Comments and Welcome
Kathy Demchak greeted members and introduced Rich Marini, Head of Penn States Department of Horticulture, who gave an overview of the fruit production industry in Pennsylvania. Bruce McPheron, Director of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education welcomed the group and provided an overview of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Pennsylvania agricultural production.

On the following day, Tom Bewick, Program Leader for USDA-CSREES, provided an update on the Farm Bill and potential effects of this legislation. A discussion followed in which he clarified some points regarding whether the NCCC-22 project was required to have an overarching research project(s) in which members participate. When the determination had been made for this group to change from a research committee to a coordinating committee at the 2004 meeting (hence the nomenclature change from NCR-22 to NCCC-22), our main purpose became information exchange and coordination of activities, rather than a particular research topic(s). Consequently, the way in which we function is administratively appropriate. However, Dr. Bewick pointed out that we are one of the largest and most diverse projects. Therefore, it may be desirable for subsets of this group to meet yearly and identify focused research areas that could spawn multi-state research projects, such as a coordinated project on high tunnels, cultivar evaluation, or a crop management issue. A research project of this type might then involve other members beyond just those in this group. A further benefit of subgroups meeting in this way could result in being well-positioned to obtain money through competitive grants processes that could result from the new Farm Bill. Goals developed by the National Berry Crops Initiative can be found at www.nationalberrycrops.org.

There was some further discussion on state reports, and how they are made available to members. A brief discussion on whether state reports should be posted in a way that would be password-protected was discussed. However, there are some concerns about whether this is desirable or not.

Members of the group introduced themselves and reports were distributed. Reports on small fruit research, industry, and Extension activities were given by representatives from Arkansas, Washington, Michigan, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, North Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Ontario, NASGA, Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, New York, and USDA (Corvallis, OR; and Beltsville, MD), OMAFRA, AAFC PARC, Driscolls, and Sakuma Bros. Kevin Schooley distributed the RFP for NASGA research proposals. Meetings to keep in mind are the IX Intl. Vaccinium Symposium, hosted by Bernadine Strik and Chad Finn in Corvallis, OR in July 2008, the X Intl. Rubus and Ribes Symposium in Serbia in 2009, and the XXVII Intl. Hort. Congress in Lisbon, Portugal in 2010. Meeting attendees had an opportunity to evaluate wine from various states and hear from members Adam Dale, Marvin Pritts, Elena Garcia, Gail Nonnecke, and Eric Hanson about international work with which theyve been involved. The meeting was concluded with the business meeting, followed with a tour of Penn States high tunnel facility and research plots at Rock Springs, Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery in Linden Hall, and Kiwi Korners near Danville PA, an organic hardy kiwi operation where members saw the 14 acres of hardy kiwi in production and sampled fruit. Members also had an opportunity to sample hardy kiwi wine from a local winery.

Business Meeting
Kathy Demchak of Penn State University called the meeting to order at 9:30 am. Barclay Poling from NC State University served as secretary, as NC State is the host institution for next years meeting in Raleigh.

Old Business: The 2006 minutes were circulated electronically prior to the meeting and were corrected to indicate that Barclay Poling will be the person responsible for hosting the 2008 NCCC-22 meeting in Raleigh. A motion was then made to accept the 2006 minutes by Marvin Pritts; seconded by Chad Finn, and unanimously approved.

New Business: Future NCCC-22 meeting locations were confirmed, which are NC State University in 2008 (Poling); Ontario, Canada in 2009 (Dale); the southern region of California in 2010 (host is needed); and possibly Mexico after 2010. As was discussed in the previous years minutes, the chair of the business meeting for the 2009 program in Canada must be from the U.S., though the meeting is being hosted by Adam Dale in Ontario. To comply with this requirement, Adam Dale asked that Barclay Poling serve as the official chair of the business meeting in Ontario, and he accepted.

The 2008 meeting at NC State will begin on Tuesday, October 21st, and end on Thursday, October 23rd. An optional post-program tour to a new North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis (a joint venture with Dole Foods) will require staying through Friday morning, Oct. 24th. An official meeting area has already been reserved by Poling at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum Ruby McSwain Center. Plans are being formulated for two tours and a special workshop. The first tour (11 am 3 pm, Tuesday) will likely involve a visit to NC States nearby Centennial Campus. A workshop or breakout group meeting will be held for attendees who are not involved in the Crop Germplasm Committee meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Members of NCCC-22 are invited to submit suggestions for a workshop to Barclay Poling, and some discussion of possible topics included having the Center for Environmental Farming systems (CEFS) conduct a program on the local food production movement in North Carolina.

It is anticipated that the entire group will tour the NC State Main campus facilities in the early morning on Wednesday before State reports resume at 10:00 am. The official program will end at 10:30 am on Thursday, and an optional tour of the new North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, about 2 ½ hours from NCSU, is being organized for interested members. The plan is to return to Raleigh by about 9 pm with dinner on the return trip to Raleigh at a winery. Friday, October 24th will be a travel day for those taking the Kannapolis tour, while others can travel home Thursday afternoon. We will build some time into the 2008 meeting in Raleigh for breakout groups to meet and further discuss the issue of mapping out research collaborations.

Ron Perry emphasized the importance of having a fixed schedule for the meeting in North Carolina, and these dates and times mentioned in the above paragraph for the 2008 program are firm. Barclay Poling has been in touch also with the Ramada Inn Blue Ridge to secure a block of 40 rooms for NCCC-22 participants, and the room rate quoted at this location, which is about 1.5 miles from the Ruby McSwain Center is $75/night + taxes (reservations (919) 832-4100, www.the.ramada.com/Raleigh00689).

Ron Perry said he would contact Chris Hamilton, NCRA Assistant Director and NIMSS System Administrator regarding questions brought forward in our business meeting as they pertain to the publications list. In the past, the understanding was that only publications which were authored by more than one NCCC-22 member could be listed; however, Ron indicated that any publication which met the objectives of this group should be listed, even if only one NCCC-22 member was an author. In addition, there had been some question as to whether only refereed publications could be used; however, Ron clarified that other types of publications could be used, again, as long as they served to meet the objectives of this group. At this stage, the plan is to simply send additional publications and collaborative projects to Kathy Demchak within a few weeks following the NCCC-22 meeting at Penn State (deadline around Nov.15). Several categories, such as refereed journal articles, non-refereed journal articles, abstracts, and Extension publications would be acceptable. Other categories may be used as decided by the group. Date of publication must be between Oct. 1, 2006, and Sept. 30, 2007. Ron also mentioned that in the accomplishments report, we need to make sure that our accomplishments listings are consistent with the way our objectives are listed.

Along the same lines as discussed in the 2006 business meeting, there was discussion as to how NCCC-22 could better position itself for future funding opportunities. NCCC-22 can consider in Raleigh the merits of conducting a coordinated project if a unifying focus or foci is identified. Ron Perry mentioned the possibility of a Project Renewal Executive Committee, and this can perhaps be further discussed in our business meeting in North Carolina. There was some brief discussion about forming an Executive Committee (prior to the meeting in North Carolina), but the group then decided that it would rather not do proceed in this direction for the near term. For the time-being, it was decided that a sub-group consisting of the current years chair, the previous meetings chair, and the next two years chairs could be called upon if discussion is needed on certain issues.

The final business meeting items had to do with the length of the State reports as well as industry membership in NCCC-22. One of the problems encountered at meetings had been the time required for State reports. It was the decision of the group that we should allow only 10 minutes per report, and only one person per institution from each state/province would present a report. The person moderating the State reports in 2008 (Poling) will be charged with strictly enforcing this time limit of 10 minutes. It will be important to also consider a cap of 60 attendees for future meetings. Since about 45 people have attended our larger meetings, this allows 15 additional participants.

In reference to participation from industry members or others, a general policy was adopted at Penn State to specify that 1) the meeting is not open to the general public, 2) participation of private companies or individuals should be by invitation, and 3) attendees must be from an institution that provides pertinent information to the group. This information could entail sharing research results if the company has an active research program, or providing information that is important to the small fruit industry as a whole.

Marvin Pritts moved that a letter be sent to Bruce McPheron thanking Kathy Demchak and Elsa Sánchez for their work on this meeting. The motion was seconded and approved. Pat Moore will draft and send the letter.

Gary Pavlis motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Harlene Hatterman-Valenti seconded the motion which was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am.

Accomplishments

As stated in the project outline, this projects purpose is to coordinate activities and encourage collaboration in a commodity area in which the number of researchers is relatively few, making efficient utilization of time and resources a necessity. Interaction at the annual meeting assists greatly in networking and in identifying cooperators with complementary skills and interests, and in varying geographical areas with diverse growing conditions which are useful in experimental testing. Numerous joint projects are an outgrowth of the NCCC-22 project. Collaboration and interaction among researchers in various research areas are listed below and are organized by objective. As related to Objective 1 - Develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs: Evaluation of strawberry breeding selections. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Enns, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; D. Archbold, Univ. of Kentucky. Reconstitution of Fragaria x ananassa. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. Mapping the genes regulating day neutrality in strawberry. J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; K. Lewers, Bradford, H. Oraby, and C. Weebadde, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD. Evaluation of Fragaria germplasm. C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. Evaluation of cold hardiness in wild collected strawberries from Siberian and Japan. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. Global strawberry conservation strategy. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; K. Folta, University of Florida; T. Davis, UNH; M. Huffman, CAN; international collaborators. Breeding day-neutral strawberries. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; and C. Chandler, Univ. of Florida. Evaluation of strawberry cultivars and advanced selections. B. Smith, Univ. of Wisconsin; A. Jamieson, AAFC Nova Scotia. Blackberry cultivars and systems. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. (this project is also listed under objective 2). Evaluation of primocane-bearing blackberry cultivars. D. Archbold and J. Strange, Univ. of Kentucky; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. Evaluation of floricane-bearing blackberry cultivars. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR, and J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. Evaluation of primocane-fruiting blackberry cultivars. G. Nonnecke, Iowa State Univ. with J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. Evaluation of primocane-bearing blackberry cultivars. C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas, and G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ. Evaluation of blackberry cultivars. T. E. Elkner, D.H. Johnson, and K. Demchak, Penn State Univ.; and J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. Cooperative blackberry breeding program. C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. Cooperative breeding of floricane-fruiting and primocane-fruiting raspberry cultivars. B. Smith, Univ. of Wisconsin River Falls and H. J. Swartz, Univ. of MD. Evaluation of raspberry cultivars. B. Smith, University of Wisconsin River Falls; A. Jamieson, AAFC Nova Scotia; C. Kempler, AARC-PARC Agassiz, BC; P. Moore, Washington State Univ.; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR. Evaluation of wild black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) populations for disease resistance, fruit quality and vigor. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; D. Handley, Univ. of Maine; other NCCC-22 members in providing germplasm. Using SSR markers in genetic mapping in red and black raspberry. C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; and K. Lewers, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD. Test agreements to test NY raspberry selections. C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; and P. Byers, Missouri State Univ. Test agreements to test OR and AR selections in NY. C. Weber, Cornell Univ. with C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis OR; and J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. Cooperative testing of table and wine grapes. B. Bordelon, Purdue Univ.; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; B. Reisch, Cornell Univ.; and P. Hemstad and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. Evaluation of highbush blueberry cultivars. M.L. Kaps and P. Byers, Missouri State Univ. and J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ. Evaluation of blueberry cultivars and selections. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; and J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. Blueberry cultivar and water management trial. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. (This project is also listed under objective 1.) Evaluation of cold hardiness in Actinidia. J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota and K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR. Evaluation of native elderberry selections and cultivars. P. Byers, Missouri State Univ., A. Thomas, Univ. of Missouri; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. Genotype x environment interaction in elderberry (Sambucus sp.) cultivars and selections grown in Oregon and Missoui. C. Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; P. Byers, Missouri State Univ., and A. Thomas, Univ. of Missouri. Fragaria genomics, K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; and J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. Cooperative germplasm testing of cultivars and advanced selections. C. Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; with J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; P. Byers, Missouri State Univ., J. Clark, M. Ehlenfeldt, , USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ.; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; A. Jamieson, AAFC Nova Scotia; C. Kempler, AAFC-PARC, Agassiz, BC; K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; P. Moore, Washington State Univ.; A. Thomas, Univ. of Missouri; C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; E. Zeldin. Chilling requirement of hardy kiwi fruits. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; C. Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR, and B. Strik, Oregon State Univ. Global Strawberry Strategy. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; C. Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR, J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; K. Folta, UFL; T. Davis, UNH; M. Luffman, CAN; and international collaborators. Elderberry cultivar trial. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; and P. Byers, Missouri State Univ. White pine blister rust in Ribes. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; and A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario. As related to Objective 2 - Develop improved practices for small fruit production: Virus responses of raspberries. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; R. R. Martin, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ.; P. Moore, Washington State Univ. ; H.J. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland; C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; Lou and Wang, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD. Day-Neutral Strawberry Production Systems. W. Lantz, Univ. of Maryland; K. Demchak, Penn State University; H.J. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland Machine harvest evaluation of raspberry selections. P. Moore, Washington State Univ. and C. Kempler, AAFC-PARC - Agassiz, BC. Physiological basis of day-neutrality in strawberry. F. Takeda, USDA-ARS Kearneysville, WV; A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; and C. Chandler, Univ. of Florida. Nursery source effects on yield of Chandler strawberry. B. Poling, North Carolina State Univ.; and J. Pattison, Virginia Tech. Alternative fumigants for nursery production of fresh dug transplants of strawberry. B. Poling, North Carolina State Univ.; and J. Pattison, Virginia Tech. Nutrient movement and accumulation in young blueberry plants. B. Strik, Oregon State University and D. Bryla, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR. High tunnels for season extension in primocane-fruiting blackberry. B. Strik, Oregon State University; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR. Training systems to optimize yield and quality of blackberries. B. Strik, Oregon State University; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR. Understanding new virus complexes. C. Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR with R. Gergerich, J. Susaimuthu and J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; and G. Fernandez and Z. Pesic, North Carolina State Univ. Irrigation Management Practices for Improving Growth and Production of Blueberry. D. Bryla and C. Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; B. Strik, Oregon State University; and B. Linderman. Irrigation Management Practices for Improving Growth and Production of Red Raspberry. D. Bryla, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR: D. Kaufmann and B. Strik, Oregon State Univ. GA in newly-planted blueberries to prevent flower bud initiation. C. Particka, Sakuma Bros., Burlington, WA; E. Hanson, Michigan State Univ.; B. Black, Utah State Univ.; and M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory - Chatsworth, NJ. Blackberry cultivars and systems. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. (This project is also listed under objective 1.) Blueberry cultivar and water management trial. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. (This project is also listed under objective 1.) As related to Objective 3 - Explore the association between fruit constituents and human health impacts: Quantifying medicinal compounds in elderberry cultivars. J. Lee and C. Finn, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR; P. Byers, Missouri State Univ.; A. Thomas, Univ. of Missouri. Anti-oxidant compounds in autumnberry. J. Scheerens, Ohio State Univ.; B. Black, Utah State Univ.; P. Perkins-Veazie, USDA-ARS - Lane OK; I. Fordham, USDA-ARS. Free-radical scavenging capacity and antioxidant activity in deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum L.). S. Y. Wang, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ. Antioxidant activity of Vaccinium stamineum L. against luman lung and leukemia cells. Personnel at USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Ballington, North Carolina State University.

Publications

Refereed/Peer-reviewed Journal Articles Black, B.A. and M. Ehlenfeldt. 2007. Foliar applications of GA4-7 reduce flowering in highbush blueberry. Hortsci. 42:555-558. Brazelton, D. and B.C. Strik. 2007. Perspective on the U.S. and global blueberry industry. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 61:144-146. Bryla, D.R. and B.C. Strik. 2007. Effects of cultivar and plant spacing on the seasonal water requirements of highbush blueberry. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132:270-277. Bryla, D.R. and R.G. Linderman. 2007. Implications of irrigation method and amount of water application on Phytophthora and Pythium infection and severity of root rot in highbush blueberry. HortSci. 42:1463-1467. Carter, P.M., J.R. Clark, C.A. Drake, C. Particka, and D. Yazetti Crowne. 2006. Chilling response of Arkansas blackberry cultivars. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 60:187-197. Clark, J.R. and C.E. Finn. (eds.). 2006. Register of new fruit and nut cultivarslist 43. HortSci. 41:1101-1133. Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2006. Fruit firmness and holding ability in highbush blueberry implications for mechanical harvesting. Int. J. Fruit Sci. 5:83-91. Ehlenfeldt, M. K., J.J. Polashock, A. W. Stretch, and M. Kramer. 2006. Leaf disk infection by Colletotrichum acutatum and its relation to fruit rot in diverse blueberry germplasm. HortSci. 41:270-271. Ehlenfeldt, M.K., E.L. Ogden, L.J. Rowland, and B. Vinyard. 2006. Evaluation of mid-winter cold hardiness among 25 rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade) cultivars. HortSci. 41:579-581. Ehlenfeldt, M. K. and C. E. Finn. 2007. G-435 and ARS 96-138. Pink-fruited blueberry selections. HortSci. 42:172-173. Ehlenfeldt, M.K., L.J. Rowland, E.L. Ogden, and B. Vinyard. 2007. Floral bud cold hardiness of Vaccinium ashei, V. constablaei, and hybrid derivatives and the potential for producing northern-adapted rabbiteye cultivars. HortSci. 42:1131-1134. Ehlenfeldt, M.K. and N. Vorsa. 2007. Inheritance patterns of parthenocarpic fruit development in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). HortSci. 42:1127-1130. Fisk, C.L., M. McDaniel, B. Strik, and Y. Zhao. 2006. Physicochemical, sensory, and nutritive qualities of hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta Ananasnaya) as affected by harvest maturity and storage. J. Food Sci. 71:204-210. Forsline P. and K. E. Hummer. 2007. Fruit exploration supported by the National Plant Germplasm System - 1980 to 2004. HortSci. 42:200-202. Hanson, E. J., S. F. Berkheimer, J. F. Hancock. 2007. Seasonal changes in the cold hardiness of the flower buds of highbush blueberry with varying species ancestry. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 61:14-18. Hokanson, K., M. Smith., A.M. Connor, J.J. Luby, and J. Hancock. 2006. Relationships among subspecies of New World octoploid strawberry species, Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria chiloensis, based on SSR marker analysis. Can. J. Bot. 84:1829-1841. Hummer, K. E. 2006. Gooseberries in Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties. HortSci. 41:1111-1112. Hummer, K. E. 2006. Blue Honeysuckle. in Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties. HortSci. 41:1107-1109. Hummer, K. 2007. Introduction to the workshop. HortSci. 42:190. Hummer, K. E. and D. Layne. 2007. Introduction to the workshop: Blueberries - now and the future. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 61:138-139. Hummer, K. 2006. Past, present, and future of fruit germplasm exploration. HortSci. 42: 203-204. Kelly, M.J., M.P. Pritts and R.R. Bellinder. 2007. Evaluation of new cultivation tools to reduce labor requirements in matted row strawberry culture. HortTech. 17:87-94. Kempler, C., H. A. Daubeny, B. Harding, T. Baumann, C. E. Finn, P. P. Moore, M. Sweeney and T. Walters. 2007. Saanich Red Raspberry. HortSci. 42:176-178. Khanizadeh, S., M. Deschênes, A. Levasseur, O. Carisse, R. Cao, R. Yang, J. DeEll, J. A. Sullivan, J.P. Privé, C. Kempler, S. Duguid and S. Enns. 2006. Clé des Champs Strawberry. HortSci. 41:1360-1361. Landis-Fisk, C., B.C. Strik, and Y. Zhao. 2006. Iodine staining of starch in Ananasnaya hardy kiwifruit is not useful as an indicator of harvest maturity. HortTech. 16:655-658. Lee, J. and Finn, C.E. 2007. Anthocyanins and other polyphenolics in American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) and European elderberry (S. nigra) cultivars. J. Sci. Food Agric. 87:2665-2675. Martin, R.R. and Tzanetakis, I.E. 2006. Characterization, detection and management of strawberry viruses. Plant Dis. 90:384-396. Moore, P.P. and C.E. Finn. 2007. Cascade Bounty Red Raspberry. HortSci. 42:393-396. Ozgen, M., A.Z. Tulio, Jr., A.M. Chanon, N. Janakiraman, R.N. Reese, A.R. Miller and J.C. Scheerens. 2006. Variation in cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) phytonutrient capacity. HortSci. 41:1038-1039. Pattison, J.A., S.K. Samuelian, and C.A. Weber. 2007. Inheritance of Phytophthora root rot in red raspberry determined by generation means and molecular linkage analysis. Theo. Appl. Gen. 115:225-236. Postman, J., K. Hummer, E. Stover, R. Krueger, P. Forsline, L. J. Grauke, F. Zee, B. Irish, T. Ayala-Silva. 2006. Fruit and nut genebanks in the USDA National Plant Germplasm System. HortSci. 41:1188-1194. Prajitna, A., I.E. Dami, T.E. Steiner, D.C. Feree, J.C. Scheerens, and S.J. Schwartz. 2007. Influence of cluster thinning on phenolic composition, resveratol, and antioxidant capacity in Chambourcin wine. Am. J. Enol. Vitic. 58:346-350. Righetti, T.L., D.R. Sandrock, B.C. Strik, and A. A. Azarenko. 2007. Appropriate analysis and interpretation approaches to determine fertilizer-derived nitrogen in plant tissues. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132:429-436. Righetti, T.L., D.R. Sandrock, B. Strik, C. Vasconcelos, P. Bañados, S. Ortega, Y. Moreno, and B. Guihong. 2007. Analysis of ratio-based responses. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132:3-13. Stanton, M.A., J.C. Scheerens, R.C. Funt, and J.R. Clark. 2007. Floral competence of primocane-fruiting blackberries Prime-Jan® and Prime-Jim® blackberries grown at three temperature regimes. HortSci. 42:508-513. Strik, B.C. 2007. Horticultural practices of growing highbush blueberries in the ever-expanding U.S. and global scene. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 61:148-150. Strik, B.C., J.R. Clark, C.E. Finn, and P. Bañados. 2007. Worldwide production of blackberries, 1995 to 2005 and predictions for growth. HortTech. 17:205-213. Strik, B., T. Righetti, and H. Rempel. 2006. Black plastic mulch improved the uptake of 15N from inorganic fertilizer and organic prunings in summer-bearing red raspberry. HortSci. 41:272-274. Stoner, A. and K. Hummer. 2007.19th and 20th century plant hunters. HortSci. 42:197-199. Susaimuthu, J., Gergerich, R.C., Bray, M.M., Dennis, K.A., Clark, J.R., Tzanetakis, I.E., Martin, R.R. 2007. The incidence and ecology of Blackberry yellow vein associated virus. Plant Dis. 91:809-813. Susaimuthu, J., Tzanetakis, I.E., Gergerich, R.C. and Martin, R.R. 2006. Yellow vein-affected blackberries and the presence of a novel crinivirus. Plant Pathol. 55:607-613. Thompson, E., B.C. Strik, J.R. Clark and C.E. Finn. 2007. Flowering and fruiting patterns of primocane-fruiting blackberries. HortSci. 42:1174-1176. Tsao, R. S. Khanizadeh, and A. Dale. 2006. Designer fruits and vegetables with enriched phytochemicals for human health. Can. J. Plant Sci. 86:773-786. Turechek, W.W., M.C. Heidenreich, A.N. Lakso, and M.P. Pritts. 2007. Estimation of the impact of leaf scorch on photosynthesis and physiological lesion size in strawberry. Can. J. Plant Path. 29:159-165. Tzanetakis, I.E. and R.R. Martin. 2007. Strawberry chlorotic fleck: Identification and characterization of a novel Closterovirus associated with the disease. Virus Res. 124:88-94. Tzanetakis, I.E., R.C. Gergerich and R.R. Martin. 2006. A new Ilarvirus found in rose. Plant Pathol. 55:568. Tzanetakis, I.E., A. Halgren., N. Mosier, and R.R. Martin. 2007. Identification and characterization of Raspberry mottle virus, a novel member of the Closteroviridae. Virus Res. 127:26-33. Tzanetakis, I.E., J.D. Postman and R.R. Martin. 2007. First report of Blackberry chlorotic ringspot virus in Rubus sp. in the United States. Plant Dis. 91:463. Tzanetakis, I.E., J.D. Postman and R.R. Martin. 2006. Mint virus X: a novel potexvirus associated with symptoms in Variegata mint. Arch. Virol. 151:143-153. Tzanetakis, I.E., J.D. Postman, R.C. Gergerich and R.R. Martin. 2006. A virus between families: nucleotide sequence and evolution of Strawberry latent ringspot virus. Virus Res. 121:199-204. Tzanetakis, I.E., J. Susaimuthu, R.C. Gergerich and R.R. Martin. 2006. Nucleotide sequence of Blackberry yellow vein associated virus, a novel member of the Closteroviridae. Virus Research 116:196-200. Tzanetakis, I.E., W.M. Wintermantel, A.A. Cortez, J.E. Barnes, S.M. Barrett, M.P. Bolda and R.R. Martin. 2006. Epidemiology of Strawberry pallidosis associated virus and occurrence of pallidosis disease in North America. Plant Dis. 90:1343-1346. Wang, S.Y., K.S. Lewers, L. Bowman, and M. Ding. 2006. Strawberries inhibit cancer cell proliferation. HortSci. 41:1082. Wang, S. Y. and J. R. Ballington. 2007. Free radical scavenging capacity and antioxidant enzyme activity in deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum L.). Food Sci. Technol. 40:1352-1361. Wang, S. Y., R. Feng, L. Bowman, Y. Lu, J. R. Ballington, and M. Ding. 2007. Antioxidant activity of Vaccinium stamineum L. exhibits anticancer capability in human lung and leukemia cells. Planta Medica 73:451-460. Wang, S.Y., K.S. Lewers, L. Bowman and M. Ding. 2007. Antioxidant activities and inhibition of cancer cell proliferation in wild strawberries. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132:647-658. Wang, S.Y., and K.S. Lewers. Antioxidant capacity and flavonoid content in wild strawberries. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132:629-637. Wegener, L.A., R.R. Martin, M.G. Bernardy, L. MacDonald and Z.K. Punja. 2006. Epidemiology and strain identification of Blueberry scorch virus on highbush blueberry in British Columbia. Can. J. Plant Pathol. 28:250-262. Wegener, L.A., Z.K. Punja and R.R. Martin. 2007. First Report of Blueberry scorch virus in Black Huckleberry in British Columbia. Plant Dis. 91:328. Books/Chapters/Review Articles Clark J.R., E.T. Stafne, K. Hall, and C.E. Finn. 2007. Blackberry breeding and genetics. Plant Breeding Reviews 29:19-144. Clark J. R. and R. J. Jondle. 2007. Intellectual property rights for fruit crops. Breeding of temperate fruit crops. In: Fruit Breeding (Jim Hancock, ed.) Kluwer Academic Publishers. Strik, B. 2007. Berry crops: Worldwide area and production systems. In: Berry Fruit: Value-Added Products for Health Promotion. Y. Zhao (Ed.), CRC Press- Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL., 3-49. Symposia Proceedings Bañados, P., B. Strik, and T. Righetti. 2006. The uptake and use of 15N-nitrogen in young and mature field-grown highbush blueberries. Acta Hort. 715:357-364. Bañados, P. and B. Strik. 2006. Manipulation of the annual growth cycle of blueberry using photoperiod. Acta Hort. 715:65-71. Bañados, P., B. Strik, and T. Righetti. 2006. The uptake and use of 15N-nitrogen in young and mature field-grown highbush blueberries. Acta Hort. 715:357-364. Boches, P.S., N.V. Bassil, K. Hummer, and L.J. Rowland. 2006. Cross-species amplification of SSRs in the genus Vaccinium. Acta Hort. 715:119-128. Bryla, D.R., and B.C. Strik. 2006. Variation in plant and soil water relations among irrigated blueberry cultivars planted at two distinct in-row spacings. Acta Hort. 715:295-300. Clark, J.R. and J.N. Moore. 2006. Southern highbush blueberry breeding and at the University of Arkansas. Acta Hort. 715:61-64. Ehlenfeldt, M.K. and L.J. Rowland. 2006. Cold-hardiness of Vaccinium ashei and V. constablaei germplasm and the potential for northern-adapted rabbiteye cultivars. Acta Hort. 715:77-80. Fennell, A., K. Mathiason and J. Luby. 2006. Genetic segregation for indicators of photoperiod control of dormancy induction in Vitis species. Acta Hort. 689:533-539. Hummer, K. 2007. Development of a global crop conservation strategy for strawberries. Acta Hort. 760:49-54. Martin, R.R., P.R. Bristow and L.A. Wegener. 2006. Scorch and Shock: Emerging virus diseases of highbush blueberry and other Vaccinium species. Acta Hort. 715:463-467. Martin, R.R., I.E. Tzanetaki, M. Sweeney and L.A. Wegener. 2006. A virus associated with blueberry fruit drop disease. Acta Hort.715:497-501. Sabitov, A., P. Cherbukin and K. Hummer. 2007. Plant exploration for fruit genetic resources in Sakhalin Territory. Acta Hort. 760:381-388. Strik, B. and G. Buller. 2006. The impact of early cropping on subsequent yield of highbush blueberry. Acta Hort. 715:283-288. Strik, B. 2006. Blueberry production and research trends in North America. Acta Hort. 715:173-183. Extension Publications Barney, D. and C. Miles (regional eds). 2007. Commercial Red Raspberry Production in the Pacific Northwest. PNW 598. 104 pp. Bordelon, B., M. Ellis, and R. Foster (eds). 2007. Midwest Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide (11 states). Publication no. varies by cooperating institution. 88 pp. Hart, J., B. Strik, L. White, and W. Yang. 2006. Nutrient management for blueberries in Oregon. EM 8918. 14 pp. Hart, J., B. Strik, and H. Rempel. 2006. Nutrient management guide for caneberries. EM 8903-E. 8 pp. Heidenreich, M.C., M.P. Pritts, M.J. Kelly, and K. Demchak. 2007. High tunnel raspberries and blackberries. Cornell Dept. of Horticulture Pub. No. 47. 29 pp. Available on-line at http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/berry.html. Plant Patents granted: Moore, P. P. 2005 Cascade Dawn Red Raspberry US Plant Patent 17,985, September 4, 2007.

Impact Statements

As related to Objective 1 - Develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs: Developing and testing new small fruit cultivars with improved productivity, quality, and resistance to pests has resulted in grower adoption of numerous new cultivars that were developed by participants in this project. Work on gene mapping, inheritance of various traits, and a better understanding of small fruit genetics is leading to better understanding and utilization of breeding techniques.
As related to Objective 2 - Develop improved practices for small fruit production: Research conducted is continuing to provide information to growers that results in decreased costs, minimized fruit loss, and increased profitability. Work with certain systems such as those using day-neutral cultivars and season extension technologies result in production of high quality fruit during a longer season. Studies on machine harvest of small fruit cultivars are resulting in developments that can reduce labor costs, the biggest production expense. Adoption of these technologies by growers nationwide is resulting in increased profits and improved farm economies.
As related to Objective 3 - Explore the association between fruit constituents and human health impacts: Work continues to identify and characterize valuable phytochemicals in small fruit crops, some of which are not currently commercially produced. These crops could be valuable new commodities for the future, both for growers and consumers.

Date of Annual Report: 12/09/2008

Report Information

Annual Meeting Dates: 10/21/2008 - 10/24/2008
Period the Report Covers: 10/01/2007 - 09/01/2008

Participants

Ballington, Jim (jim_ballington@ncsu.edu) North Carolina State University; Beam, Josh (josh.bean@sunnyridge.com) Sunnyridge Farm Inc.; Bordelon, Bruce (bordelon@purdue.edu) - Purdue University; Burrack, Hannah (Hannah_burrack@ncsu.edu) - North Carolina State University; Clark, John (jrclark@uark.edu) University of Arkansas; Demchak, Kathleen (kdemchak@psu.edu) - Penn State University; Ehlenfeldt, Mark (mark.ehlenfeldt@ars.usda.gov) - USDA-ARS; Fernandez, Gina (gina_fernandez@ncsu.edu) - North Carolina State University; Finn, Chad (finnc@hort.oregonstate.edu) - USDA-ARS; Fisk, Connie (clfisk@ncsu.edu) - North Carolina State University; Handley, David (dhandley@umext.maine.edu) University of Maine Cooperative Extension; Hanson, Eric (hansone@msu.edu) - Michigan State University; Hoashi-Erhardt, Wendy (wkhe@wsu.edu) Washington State Univeristy; Hatterman-Valenti, Harlene (h.hatterman.valenti@ndsu.edu) - North Dakota State University; Hughes, Becky (bhughes@uoguelph.ca) University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada; Hummer, Kim (khummer@ars-grin.gov) - USDA-NCGR; Jamieson, Andrew (JamiesonA@AGR.GC.CA) AAFC, Nova Scotia, Canada; Jennings, Katie (katie_jennings@ncsu.edu) - North Carolina State University; Lewers, Kim (kim.lewers@ars.usda.gov) USDA-ARS; Lopez-Medina, Jose (joselopezmedina@gmail.com) Universidad de Michoacon, Mexico; Mitchem, Wayne (wayne_mitchem@ncsu.edu) - North Carolina State University; Moore, Patrick (moorepp@wsu.edu) - Washington State University; Mowrey, Bruce (bruce.mowrey@driscolls.com) Driscolls Strawberry Associates; Pesic-Van Esbroeck, Zvezdana (zvesdana-pesic@ncsu.edu) - North Carolina State University; Perry, Ron (perryr@msu.edu) - Michigan State University; Poling, Barclay (Barclay_poling@ncsu.edu) - North Carolina State University; Ponce, Liz (lponce@lassencanyonnursery.com) Lassen Canyon Nursery Inc.; Pritts, Marvin (mpp3@cornell.edu) Cornell University; Read, Paul (pread@unl.edu) - University of Nebraska; Rowland, Jeannie (jeannie.rowland@ars.usda.gov) USDA-ARS; Sills, Gavin (gavin.sills@ncsu.edu) Driscolls Strawberry Associates; Sjulin, Tom (tomkaysjulin@sprynet.com) Pacific Berry Research; Spayd, Sara (sara_spayd@ncsu.edu) - North Carolina State University; Smith, Brian (brian.r.smith@uwrf.edu) University of Wisconsin; Stewart, Philip (Philip.stewart@driscolls.com) Driscolls Strawberry Associates; Strik, Bernadine (strikb@hort.oregonstate.edu) - Oregon State University; Thompson, Ellen (a.ellen.thompson@gmail.com) Pacific Berry Breeding; Yao, Shemgrui (yaos@umn.edu) University of Minnesota.

Brief Summary of Minutes

The NCCC-22 2008 annual meeting was held in Raleigh and Kannapolis, North Carolina at the facilities of North Carolina State University. Prior to the official start of the meeting, participants were treated to a 1-hour tour of the NCSU J.C. Raulston Arboretum led by Timothy F. Alderton, Research Specialist, Dept. of Horticultural Science (tim_alderton@ncsu.edu). This arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for use in the southeastern US.

Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes at the JC Raulston Arboretum (left). The NCCC-22 group was photographed by Dave Caldwell (right photo), and a feature story will appear in NCSUs Perspectives Magazine about NCCC-22s visit to North Carolina, Oct. 21-24, 2008.

Introductory Comments and Welcome
Barclay Poling introduced Julia Kornegay, Head of the Department of Horticulture, North Carolina State University who welcomed everyone to NC State University. Following lunch, the Small Fruit Crop Germplasm Committee meeting (led by Kim Lewers, USDA) and a Small Fruit IPM Workshop were held concurrently. The Workshop included an overview of the North Carolina small fruit industry by Barclay Poling, followed by discussions of weed and insect control programs and challenges by Hannah Burrack, Katie Jennings and Wayne Mitchem, all of NC State University. NCCC-22 extension and research workers who participated in the IPM workshop were quite interested in learning more about the operation of the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium (SRSFC). This consortium now has six member states (NC, GA, SC, TN, VA, AR), with the University of Arkansas being the most recent to join. Extension specialists from each of these land grant universities work collaboratively to produce IPM recommendations for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, bunch grapes and muscadines (available at www.smallfruits.org)

Meeting with Administrative Advisor
The two groups reconvened at 3:30 pm to discuss potential joint projects. Ron Perry, Administrative Advisor NCCC-22, spoke on the need to give specific examples of the cooperation/achievements of this group relative to the three objectives for the annual report. Researchers can assist by emailing the chair (Barclay Poling) specific examples from the last 5 to 10 years.

Also, John Clark and Marvin Pritts agreed to provide assistance to Barclay Poling in developing a Mid-term Review Impact Statement for this coordinating committee. Dr. Perry provided the chair with an example Mid-term Impact Statement just prior to the NCCC-22 meeting in Raleigh. Dr. Perry brought up the benefits of joint projects involving members of this group that could be tracked and developed over time. Members of the group discussed various areas of interest where joint projects may be possible, such as high tunnel production research across North America, coordinated strawberry cultivar/selection trials and potential plant quality problems in strawberries and grapes including somaclonal variation. As this group is one of the most diverse, involving researchers from across the country working in several crops, it was mentioned that cooperative projects within a crop group or area may make more sense. Marvin Pritts suggested that a first step would be to have one day at this meeting where the focus was on the objectives with structured discussions focusing on one topic per objective and the option of adding a 4th objective/discussion (ie somaclonal variation) which could change from year to year. It was suggested that a coordinator for each topic or objective would be important to develop the program and maintain consistency from year to year.

The current project for NCCC-22 covers the period October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2011, and in this meeting Dr. Perry indicated that a renewal report will be required 1 ½ years before the next 5 year period (http://nimss.umd.edu/homepages/outline.cfm?trackID=7897).

At the end of the day, attendees had an opportunity to evaluate wine from various states including three Muscadine wines from North Carolina. The second day of the meeting, started with a tour of NCSU Centennial Campus followed by the state reports. Reports on small fruit research, industry, and extension activities were given by representatives from AAFC Nova Scotia, Arkansas, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin, USDA-ARS (Beltsville MD, Corvallis OR and NCGR Corvallis OR), and Driscolls Strawberry Associates, Lassen Canyon Nursery and Pacific Berry Research all of California. The RFP for NASGA research proposals was distributed.

The third day commenced with travel to the Kannapolis area, the business meeting and a tour of high tunnel strawberry research and bramble research at the Piedmont Research Station near Salisbury. Members were welcomed to the Research Station by superintendent Joe K Hampton. Barclay Poling, Jim Ballington and Gina Fernandez gave the group a tour of their strawberry and caneberry high tunnel trials they are conducting at this location. This was followed by a tour of the NC State Plants for Human Health Institute and the David H. Murdock Research Institute in Kannapolis and discussions with scientists of the NC Research Campus. The meeting concluded with a tour, wine tasting and dinner at the Childress Vineyards followed by the return to Raleigh on the fourth day.

Business Meeting
Barclay Poling, NC State University called the meeting to order at 10:25 am. Becky Hughes from the University of Guelph in Ontario Canada served as secretary, as Ontario is the host for next years meeting.

Old Business: The 2007 minutes were distributed to the group prior to the business meeting. A motion was then made to accept the 2007 minutes by Bruce Bordelon; seconded by Paul Read, and unanimously approved. Ron Perry requires this committees report for 2007/08 by mid-to-late November. Barclay Poling will expand the short report to meet the reporting requirements.

New Business:
2009 Meeting in Ontario The group recommended October 20-22, 2009 for next years meeting. Marvin Pritts recommendation for structured discussions focused around the objectives was discussed. The group agreed that one day of next years meeting should focus on discussion and/or presentations of a topic for each of the objectives (Develop improved small fruit germplasm; Improved production practices; Fruit and human health) with the fourth topic to be decided by the host. Adam Dale was chosen to lead/develop the topic for the first objective with the suggested topic of protocols for cultivar trials and possible coordination of these trials. Kathy Demchak and Eric Hansen agreed to lead the production discussion/presentations on high tunnels. No lead or topic was suggested for the third objective which was left open at this time. Brain Smith agreed to lead/develop the fourth topic, somalconal variation in strawberry cultivars. Time was requested by Kim Lewers for the Small Fruit Crop Germplasm meeting. It was also suggested that viticulture be included in the program or as part of the tour. Barclay Poling agreed to be official chair of the business meeting in Ontario.

Southern California was selected as the site for the 2010 meeting. A chair for that meeting will have to be selected in advance as this person should attend the 2009 meeting in Ontario and will also have to supply the secretary for that meeting. Somewhere in the north central part of the US was suggested for 2011 meeting. Florida was also mentioned as a potential site.

Ron Perry suggested that the draft proposal for this committee for 2012-2017 needs to be prepared, and that this should include objectives developed by the committee, joint projects and sub-committees to guide the joint projects.

The annual report and minutes of the 2008 meeting are due in 50 days (December 1). Researchers are asked to send their annual reports including publications to Hannah Burrack. If possible separate the publication into refereed/peer-reviewed journal articles, books/chapters/review articles, symposia proceedings, extension publications and plant patents granted.

Bruce Bordelon moved that a letter be sent extending our thanks to Barclay Poling and the organizing committee for the success of this meeting. The motion was seconded by Chad Finn and approved. Becky Hughes will draft and send the letter.

Kathy Demchak motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Chad Finn seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 am.

Accomplishments

As stated in the project outline, this projects purpose is to coordinate activities and encourage collaboration in a commodity area in which the number of researchers is relatively few, making efficient utilization of time and resources a necessity. Interaction at the annual meeting assists greatly in networking and in identifying cooperators with complementary skills and interests, and in varying geographical areas with diverse growing conditions which are useful in experimental testing. Numerous joint projects are an outgrowth of the NCCC-22 project. Collaboration and interaction among researchers in various research areas are listed below and are organized by objective and crop. As related to Objective 1 - Develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs: Strawberry 1. Evaluation of strawberry breeding selections in plasticulture. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Enns, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; D. Archbold, Univ. of Kentucky. 2. Global strawberry conservation strategy. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J.Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; K. Folta, University of Florida; T. Davis, UNH; M. Huffman, CAN; international collaborators. 3. Reconstitution of Fragaria x ananassa. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. 4. Wild strawberry cold hardiness evaluation in USDA Zone 3. Shengrui Yao, North Central Research and Outreach Center, University of MN; and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. 5. Fruiting patterns of northern-adapted strawberry populations in a mildshort-day environment. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph; Craig Chandler, Univ. of Florida. 6. Strawberry virus survey in the United States and Canada. R.R. Martin - USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Lab. Corvallis, Oregon; I.E.Tzanetakis, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and numerous NCCC-22 cooperators from all major strawberry production areas in the US and Canada. 7. Evaluation of strawberry cultivars and advanced selections. B. Smith, Univ. of Wisconsin; A. Jamieson, AAFC Nova Scotia; David Handley-Univ. of Maine. 8. Mapping the genes regulating remontancy in Fragaria x ananassa. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; Emma Bradford (MS), Michigan State Univ. 9. Resistance to anthracnose fruit rot in strawberry. J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; B. Smith, USDA-Poplarsville, MS; and J. Pattison, Virginia Tech. 10. Physiological basis of dayneutrality in strawberry - Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph; Craig Chandler, Univ. of Florida. 11. Evaluation of strawberry breeding selections and cultivars. C. Finn,USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; C. Kempler, AARC-PARC Agassiz, BC; P. Moore, Washington State Univ. Puyallup; C. Weber, Cornell Univ. Geneva; A. Jamieson, AAFC Nova Scotia; K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; J. Pattison, VA-Teck-Southern Piedmont AREC; B. Mowrey, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, CA.; J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota; Shahrokh Khanizadeh Quebec. 12. Fragaria genomics. C. Finn,USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; and J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD; Blackberry 1. Breeding of primocane-bearing blackberry for northern climes. J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. 2. Cooperative testing of blackberry genotypes in the US. C. Finn, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; Eric Hanson, Michigan State Univ. Gail Nonnecke, Iowa State; Marvin Pritts, Cornell Univ.; Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, and Gina Fernandez, NC State University. 3. Evaluation of floricane-bearing blackberry breeding selections and cultivars. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR, J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas, G. Fernandez, N.C. State Univ. and S. Stringer, USDA-ARS Poplarville, MS; G. Sills, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, CA; H. Johnson, Plant Sciences Inc., Watsonville, CA. 4. Evaluation of blackberry varieties for Pennsylvania. K. Demchak Penn State; and F. Takeda USDA Kearneysville, WV. 5. Evaluation of APF primocane fruiting blackberries in NC. G. Fernandez and JR Clark. 6. Blackberry cultivars and systems. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. (this project is also listed under objective 2). Raspberry 1. Test agreements to test NC selections in MD. G.Fernandez, J. Ballington, NCSU, K. Lewers. USDA-ARS Beltsville. 2. Evaluation of raspberry cultivars. B. Smith, University of Wisconsin River Falls; A. Jamieson, AAFC Nova Scotia; C. Kempler, AARC-PARC Agassiz, BC; P. Moore, Washington State Univ.; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR. 3. Evaluation of wild black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) populations for disease resistance, fruit quality and vigor. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; D. Handley, Univ. of Maine; other NCCC-22 members in providing Germplasm. 4. Winter hardiness in raspberry breeding - A. Jamieson, AAFC Nova Scotia; and R. Bors, Saskatchewan. 5. New floricane and primocane-fruiting cultivars for eastern and Midwestern US and Canada- B. Smith, University of Wisconsin River Falls; and Harry J. Swartz, Five Aces Breeding. 6. Virus responses of raspberries. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS - Beltsville, MD; R. R. Martin, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ.; P. Moore, Washington State Univ. ; H.J. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland; C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; Lou and Wang, USDA-ARS - Beltsville, MD Blueberry & Huckleberry 1. Blueberry cultivar trial and water management - A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. 2. Cooperative testing of blueberry cultivars and advanced selections. C.Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; S. Stringer, USDA-ARS Poplarville, MS.; Jeanine Rowland, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville, MD; Nahla Bassil, Geneticist Plants, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; Dr. Paul Lyrene, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. 3. Evaluation of blueberry cultivars and selections. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; and J. Hancock, Michigan State U. 4. Blueberry breeding and germplasm development - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. Scott NeSmith, University of Georgia, Griffin, Ga. 5. Phylogenetic relationships between species of blueberry - Jeanine Rowland, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville; James Polashock USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ. 6. Cold acclimation and deacclimation in a range of blueberry germplasm - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Jeanine Rowland, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville. 7. Blueberry Scorch virus resistance M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. Bradley Hillman, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. 8. Blueberry breeding and germplasm development - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. John Clark. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. 9. V. membranaceum germplasm development - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. Dan Barney, University of Idaho, Sandpoint, Idaho. 10. Huckleberry germplasm development - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. Rob Griesbach, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, Maryland. Grapes 1. Cooperative testing of table and wine grapes. B. Bordelon, Purdue Univ.; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; Bruce Reisch, Cornell Univ.; P. Hemstad and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota; David Cain, International Fruit Genetics; Ed Swanson, Cuthills Vineyards, Pierce, Nebraska. 2. Cooperative testing of muscadine grapes. J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; and Patrick Conner, Univ. of Georgia. 3. Cooperative testing of numbered selections and genotypes P. Read, Univ. Nebraska; B. Reich, Cornell Univ; J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota (this is a NE-1020 Project). 4. Crown gall free vines - B. Bordelon, Purdue Univ.; Tom Zabadal, Michigan State Univ.; and Tom Burr, Cornell Univ Kiwi 1. Chilling requirement of hardy kiwi fruits. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; C. Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR, and B. Strik, Oregon State Univ. 2. Evaluation of cold hardiness in Actinidia. J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota and K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR. Elderberry 1. Elderberry cultivar trial. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; and P. Byers, Missouri State Univ. Ribes 1. White pine blister rust in Ribes. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; and A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario Edible-fruited honeysuckle 1. Edible-fruited honeysuckle, Lonicera caerulea L.: Cultivar development and advanced trial plots with cooperators. Dr. Maxine Thompson, Emeritus Professor at Oregon State University; Dan Barney, Univ. of Idaho As related to Objective 2 - Develop improved practices for small fruit production: Strawberry 1. Physiological basis of dayneutrality in strawberry - Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph; Craig Chandler, Univ. of Florida. (This project is also listed under objective 1) 2. Alternative fumigants for nursery production of fresh dug transplants of strawberry. B. Poling, North Carolina State Univ.; and J. Pattison, Virginia Tech. 3. Day-Neutral Strawberry Production Systems. W. Lantz, Univ. of Maryland; K. Demchak, Penn State University; H.J. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland. 4. High tunnel production J.R. Ballington, NCSU; F. Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV. Blackberry 1. Blackberry tellis/variety evaluations to improve winter survival - D. Handley, Univ. of Maine; and Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV. 2. Blackberry cultivars and systems. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. (This project is also listed under objective 1) 3. Production systems to optimize yield and quality of new blackberry cultivars. B. Strik, Oregon State University; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR. Raspberry 1. Irrigation method and level of water application on fruit size and yield in red raspberry during the first year of full production. D. Bryla, D. Kaufman and B. Strik, Oregon State University; C. Finn, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR Blueberry 1. Weed and fertility management of a newly established organic blueberry field. B. Strik, Oregon State University and D. Bryla, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR. 2. Spread of blueberry red ringspot virus - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Bill Cline, Plant Path. Dept. NC State Univ.; Phil Brannen, Plant Path. Dept., UGA. 3. Blueberry cultivar and water management trial. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. (This project is also listed under objective 1.) 4. Deacclimation studies - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ;Dr. Jeannie Rowland, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, Maryland, Dr. Rajeev Arora, University of Iowa, Ames, Iowa. 5. Growth regulator studies - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ;Dr. Brent Black, Utah State University, Logan Utah. Cranberry 1. Impact of storing cranberry fruit on the vine and the effect of nitrogen fertilization on fruit quality - B. Strik, Oregon State University; and Joan Davenport, Wash. State Univ. Prosser. Grapes 1. Crown gall free vines B. Bordelon, Purdue Univ.; T. Zabadal, Mich. State Univ.; and Tom Burr, Cornell Univ. 2. Impacts of early season fruit zone leaf removal on disease control, fruit size, vine growth and grape and wine quality of Pinot Noir P. Skinkis and W. Mahaffe, Oregon State University; J. Lee, USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit, Parma, ID. As related to Objective 3 - Explore the association between fruit constituents and human health impacts: 1. Effect of refrigeration storage and processing technologies on the nutraceutical benefit of blackberries (Marion and Evergreen) - B. Strik, Oregon State University; R. Wu and y. Zhao, Dept. of Food Sci., OSU.

Publications

Refereed/Peer-reviewed Journal Articles Ballington, J. R. and G. E. Fernandez. 2008. Breeding raspberries adapted to warm humid climates with fluctuating temperatures in winter. Acta. Hort. 777: 87-90. Ballington, J. R. , Barclay Poling and Kerry Olive. 2008. Day-neutral Strawberry Production for Season Extension in the Midsouth. HortScience 43: 1982 - 1986. Bell, D., F. Drummond, J. Polashock, and L. J. Rowland. 2008. EST-PCR Markers Developed in Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) Can Be Used for Genetic Fingerprinting and Relationship Studies in Lowbush Blueberry (V. angustifolium Ait.). J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 133:701-707. Black, B.L. and M.K. Ehlenfeldt. 2007. Foliar applications of GA4+7 reduce flowering in highbush blueberry. HortScience 42:555-558. Bordelon, B.P., P.A. Skinkis, P.H. Howard. 2008. Impact of Training System on Vine Performance and Fruit Composition of Traminette. Am. J. Enol. Vitic. 59:39-46. Brevis, P.A., Bassil, N.V., Ballington, J.R., Hancock, J.F. 2008. Impact of wide hybridization on highbush blueberry breedings. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 133(3):427-437 Bryla, D.R. 2008. Respiratory response of roots to heterogeneous soil conditions. HortScience 43:1054. Bryla, D.R. 2008. Respiratory response of roots to heterogeneous soil conditions. HortScience 43:1054. Bryla, D.R. 2008. Water requirements of young blueberry plants irrigated by sprinklers, microsprays, and drip. Acta Horticulturae 792:135-139. Bryla, D.R., Kaufman, D., Strik, B.C. 2008. Effects of irrigation method and level of water application on fruit size and yield in red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) during the first year of full production. HortScience 43:1112. Bryla, D.R., Linderman, R.G., Yang, W.Q. 2008. Incidence of Phytophthora and Pythium infection and the relation to cultural conditions in commercial blueberry fields. HortScience 43:260-263. Bryla, D.R., Strik, B.C. 2008. Do primocanes and floricanes compete for soil water in blackberry? Acta Horticulturae 777:477-482. Burnes, T.A., J.A. Smith, J. J. Luby, and R.A. Blanchette. 2008. Black currant clonal identity and white pine blister rust resistance. HortScience 43:200-202. Carpio, C.E., C D. Safley, and E. B.Poling. 2008. Estimated Costs and Investment Analysis of Producing and Harvesting Muscadine Grapes in the Southeastern United States HortTechnology, 18: 308 - 317. Choski, K., K. Riedl, M. Ozgen, J.C. Scheerens, S.J. Schwartz, B. Black and R.N. Reese. 2008. Nutritional and antioxidant content of buffaloberry in comparison to autumnberry. Botany 2008: 609. (abstr.) Clark, J.R. 2008. Primocane-fruiting blackberry breeding. HortScience 43:1637-1639. Clark, J.R. and C.E. Finn. 2008. New trends in blackberry breeding. Acta Hort. 777:41-48. Clark, J.R. and J. N. Moore. Natchez thornless blackberry. HortScience 43:1897-1899. Clark, J.R., C. McCall and C.E. Finn. 2008. Blackberry, p. 1323-1324. In: C.E. Finn and J.R. Clark (eds.). Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 44. HortScience 43. Dossett, M., J. Lee, and C.E. Finn. 2008. Inheritance of phenological, vegetative and fruit chemistry traits in black raspberry. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 133:408-417. Dossett, M.P. and C.E. Finn. 2008. Variation and inheritance of vegetative characteristics and reproductive traits in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis). Acta Hort. 777:147-152. Ehlenfeldt, M.K. and L.J. Rowland. 2007. Cold hardiness of Vaccinium ashei and V. constablaei germplasm and the potential for northern adapted rabbiteye cultivars. Acta Horticulturae 715:77-80. Ehlenfeldt, M.K., L.J. Rowland, E.L. Ogden, and B. Vinyard. 2007. Bud cold hardiness of Vaccinium ashei, V. constablaei, and hybrid derivatives and their potential for producing northern-adapted rabbiteye cultivars. HortScience 42:1131-1134. Ehlenfeldt, M.K. and N. Vorsa. 2007. Inheritance of parthenocarpic fruit development in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). HortScience 42:1127-1130. Erkan, M., Wang, S. Y. and Wang, S.Y. Effect of UV treatment on antioxidant capacity, antioxidant enzyme activity and decay in strawberry fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology 48:163-171. 2008. Finn, C.E. and J.R. Clark. (eds.). 2008. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 44. HortScience 43:1321-1343. Finn, C.E., A.L. Thomas, P.L. Byers, and S. Serçe. 2008. Evaluation of American (Sambucus canadensis) and European (S. nigra) elderberry genotypes grown in diverse environments and implications for cultivar development. HortScience 43:1385-1391. Finn, C.E., B.M. Yorgey, B.C. Strik, and R.R. Martin. 2008. New USDA-ARS blackberry cultivars bring diversity to the market. Acta Hort. 777:81-86. Finn, Chad, Patrick P. Moore and Chaim Kempler. 2008. Raspberry Cultivars: Whats New? Whats Succeeding? Where are Breeding Programs Headed? Acta Hort. 777:33-40. 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Proceedings of the 2007 North American Strawberry Symposium, Ventura Beach, CA.( 9-12 Feb. 2007), North American Strawberry Growers Association, Kemptville, ON Canada. Thompson, E., J.R. Clark, B.C. Strik, and C.E.Finn. 2008. Flowering and fruiting morphology of primocane-fruiting blackberries. Acta Hort. 777:281-288. (also listed under Publications) Wada, S. and Reed, B. 2008. Morphological analysis of Rubus seed. Acta Hort. 782:67-74. Extension Publications Black, B., R. Hill and G. Cardon. Strawberry Irrigation. USU Extension Publication: Horticulture/Fruit/2008-5pr. (extension.usu.edu/publications) Black, B.L., D. Drost, D. Rowley and R. Heflebower. Constructing a Low-cost HighTunnel. USU Extension Publication: HG/High Tunnels/2008-01pr. (extension.usu.edu/publications) Black, B., R. Hill and G. Cardon. Caneberry Irrigation. USU Extension Publication:Horticulture/Fruit/2007-02pr. (extension.usu.edu/publications) Demchak, K. (coordinator). 2008. The MidAtlantic Berry Guide for Commercial Growers. Current contributors: K. Demchak, T. E. Elkner, M. Frazier, S.D. Guiser, J.M. Halbrendt, J.K. Harper, G. Krawczyk, K.M. Richards, E.S. Sánchez, G. J. San Julian, J. W. Travis, B.A. Majek, P. Nitzsche, P. Oudemans, G. Pavlis, D. Polk, C. Rodriguez-Saona, W. J. Sciarappa, P.W. Shearer, D. L. Ward, D.M. Caron, W.E. Kee, G.C. Johnson, B.R. Butler, A. DeMarsay, J.A. Fiola, H.J. Swartz, M. Ehlenfeldt, J.F. Derr, J.A. Pattison, D.G. Pfieffer, K.S. Yoder, J.F. Baniecki, A. Biggs, J. W. Jett, H. Hogmire, E. Mashburn. Penn State Coop. Ext. Pub. AGRS-97. 248 pp. Detwiler, A.J. and B. Strik. Selecting berry crop varieties for Central Oregon. EC 1621-E, May 2008, 4pp. Finn, C.E. and B.C. Strik. 2008. Blackberry Cultivars for Oregon (EC 1617-E). Oregon State University Extension Service, Corvallis, Ore. Finn, C.E. and B.C. Strik. 2008. Raspberry Cultivars for Oregon (EC 1310-E). Oregon State University Extension Service, Corvallis, Ore. Finn, C.E. and B.C. Strik. 2008. Strawberry Cultivars for Oregon (EC 1618-E). Oregon State University Extension Service, Corvallis, Ore. Fisk, C., B. Bloodworth, W.O. Cline, and W. Jones. 2008. Propagating muscadine grapes. NC Cooperative Extension Service, AG-698W, p.8. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/muscadines/muscadine/propagating_muscadines.pdf Heidenreich, M.C., M.P. Pritts, M.J. Kelly, and K. Demchak. 2007. High tunnel raspberries and blackberries. Cornell Dept. of Horticulture Pub. No. 47. 29 pp. James, D., Skinkis, P., Walton, V. 2008. Grape Pests In 2008 Pacific Northwest Insect Pest Management Handbook. Pacific Northwest Extension Publication. Kaiser, C., J.W. Pscheidt, V. Walton and P. Skinkis. 2008 How to reduce the risk of pesticide resistance in winegrape pests in Oregon. OSU Extension Service EM 8968 Kaiser, C., P. Skinkis, and M. Olmstead. 2008. Protecting grapevines from winter injury. OSU Extension Service PNW603-E Mulder, P.G., E.T. Stafne, and D.L. Smith. 2008. Commercial Grape Insect and Disease Control 2008. Oklahoma State University Current Report CR-6252. Skinkis, P., J. Pscheidt, V. Walton, A. Dreves, N. Allen. 2008 Pest Management Guide for Wine Grapes in Oregon. OSU Extension Service EM 8413E. Smith, D.L. and E.T. Stafne. 2008. Crown Gall of Grape. Oklahoma State University fact sheet EPP-7669. Stafne, E.T. 2008. Origins of interspecific hybrid winegrapes. Proc. 27th Annu. Ark. Okla. Hort Indust. Show 94-96. Stafne, E.T., J. Shrefler, and L. Brandenberger. 2007. Oklahomans Guide to Growing Fruits, Nuts, & Vegetables. E-995. Stafne, E.T. 2007. Profile and Challenges of the Emerging Oklahoma Grape Industry. Oklahoma State University E-999. Stafne, E.T., D.L. Smith, and P.G. Mulder. 2008. A Pocket Guide to Oklahoma Grape Diseases, Insects, and Other Disorders. Oklahoma State University E-1004. Strik, B.C. 2008. Growing blackberries in your home garden. EC 1303 (major revision), March, 8 pp. Strik, B.C. 2008. Growing blueberries in your home garden. EC 1304 (major revision), March, 8 pp. Strik, B.C. 2008. Growing raspberries in your home garden. EC 1307 (major revision), March, 8 pp. Strik, B.C. and C.E. Finn. 2008. Blueberry cultivars for Oregon (EC 1308-E). Oregon State University Extension Service, Corvallis, Ore. Websites Cornell - http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/berry.html (one of the most visited in the college) Fruit Chemistry -Jungmin Lee (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/lee) High Tunnel Raspberry Production in Minnesota - http://fruit.cfans.umn.edu/raspberry/hightunnelrasp.htm. Horticulture - David Bryla (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/bryla) Midwest - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/hort/ext/sfg/sfg_sprayguide.html (small fruit and grape spray guide) MSU Blueberry Website www.blueberries.msu.edu (new fact sheets, weekly scouting report, links to pest management and production information) MSU Grape Website www.grapes.msu.edu (weekly vineyard scouting reports, weather, pest management, and viticulture information) MSU Native Plants website www.nativeplants.msu.edu(contains the following slide sets as Powerpoint files, and also PDFs of extension bulletins Common Bees in Michigan and An Intro. to Natural Enemies for Bio. Control of Pest Insects) Muscadines - http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/muscadines/ (this site was developed to bring together the latest information from the Research and Extension Specialists at NC State University for muscadine growers throughout the state) Nebraska Viticulture - http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture./ Nematology - Inga Zasada (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/zasada) and http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/pinkerton Pacific Northwest Insect management handbook: Grape pest management http://pnwpest.org/pnw/insects?12SMFR06.dat Plant Breeding - Chad Finn (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/finn) Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium www.smallfruits.org (regional IPM guides for all small fruit crops and grapes) Virology - Robert Martin (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/martin) Viticulture - Julie Tarara, Prosser, Washington (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/tarara) Viticulture -Plant Physiology, R. Paul Schreiner (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/schreiner) Wool Mulch Strawberry Production - http://fruit.cfans.umn.edu/strawbsite/index.htm (a website was developed by Emily Hoover, Univ. Minnesota to provide information about this research and to allow growers and other visitors to the site to see images, calendars, and timelines of the processes involved in establishing a wool mulch strawberry plot) Plant Patents granted Ballington, J.R., G.E. Fernandez and S.J Bryson. Nantahala red raspberry. PPAF in 2007. Moore, P. P. Cascade Bounty Red Raspberry . US Plant Patent: 18,246, Patent granted: November 27, 2007

Impact Statements

As related to Objective 1 - Develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs: Developing and testing new small fruit cultivars with improved productivity, quality, and resistance to pests has resulted in grower adoption of numerous new cultivars that were developed by participants in this project. Work on gene mapping, inheritance of various traits, and a better understanding of small fruit genetics is leading to better understanding and utilization of breeding techniques.
As related to Objective 2 - Develop improved practices for small fruit production: Research conducted is continuing to provide information to growers that results in decreased costs, minimized fruit loss, and increased profitability. Work with certain systems such as those using day-neutral cultivars and season extension technologies result in production of high quality fruit during a longer season. Studies on machine harvest of small fruit cultivars are resulting in developments that can reduce labor costs, the biggest production expense. Adoption of these technologies by growers nationwide is resulting in increased profits and improved farm economies.
As related to Objective 3 - Explore the association between fruit constituents and human health impacts: Work continues to identify and characterize valuable phytochemicals in small fruit crops, some of which are not currently commercially produced. These crops could be valuable new commodities for the future, both for growers and consumers.

Date of Annual Report: 10/28/2009

Report Information

Annual Meeting Dates: 10/20/2009 - 10/23/2009
Period the Report Covers: 10/01/2008 - 09/01/2009

Participants

Beam, Josh (josh.beam@sunnyridge.com) Sunnyridge Farm Inc.; Black, Brent (brent.black@usu.edu) - Utah State University; Bordelon, Bruce (bordelon@purdue.edu) - Purdue University; Dale, Adam (adale@uoguelph.ca) - University of Guelph, Ontario Canada; Demchak, Kathleen (kdemchak@psu.edu) - Penn State University; Fan, Li(Li.fan@Agr.gc.ca) AAFC, Quebec, Canada; Finn, Chad (chad.finn@ars.usda.gov) USDA- ARS; Fisher, Pam (pam.fisher@ontario.ca) - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ontario, Canada; Garcia, Elena (megarcia@uark.edu) University of Arkansas; Gosselin, Andre (Andre.Gosselin@fsaa.ulaval.ca) Laval University, Quebec, Canada; Hanson, Eric (hansone@msu.edu) - Michigan State University; Hughes, Becky (bhughes@uoguelph.ca) University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada; Jamieson, Andrew (andrew.jamieson@AGR.GC.CA) AAFC, Nova Scotia, Canada; Kempler, Chaim (Chaim.Kempler@AGR.GC.CA) - AAFC, British Columbia, Canada: Khanizadeh, Sharokh (SHAHROKH.KHANIZADEH@Agr.gc.ca) - AAFC, Quebec, Canada; Lewers, Kim - (kim.lewers@ars.usda.gov) USDA-ARS; Marini, Rich (pm12@psu.edu) - Penn State University; Mezzetti, Bruno (B.MEZZETTI@UNIVPM.IT) University of Ancona, Italy; Moore, Patrick (moorepp@wsu.edu) - Washington State University; Particka, Chrislyn (chrislynp@sakumabros.com) Sakuma Bros.; Pattison, Jeremy ( japattis@ncsu.edu) -North Carolina State University ; Perkins-Veasie, Penelope- (Penelope_Perkins@ncsu.edu) North Carolina State University; Perry, Ron (perryr@msu.edu) - Michigan State University; Pritts, Marvin (mpp3@cornell.edu) Cornell University; Schooley, Kevin (info@nasga.org) North American Strawberr Growers Assn., and Ontario Berry Growers Assn. ; Skirvin, Robert (skirvin@uiuc.edu) -University of Ilinois; Stewart, Philip (Philip.stewart@driscolls.com) Driscolls Strawberry Associates; Strik, Bernadine (strikb@hort.oregonstate.edu) - Oregon State University; Takeda, Fumiomi (fumi.Takeda@ars.usda.gov) -USDA-ARS; Thompson, Ellen (a.ellen.thompson@gmail.com) Pacific Berry Breeding; Weber, Courtney (CAW34@Cornell.edu) - Cornell University; Whitaker, Vance (vwhitaker@ufl.edu) - University of Florida; Zandstra, John (jzandstra@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca) University of Guelph, Ontario.

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Accomplishments

As stated in the project outline, the purpose of this project is to coordinate activities and encourage collaboration in a commodity area in which the number of researchers is relatively few; they need to use their time and resources efficiently. Interaction at the annual meeting allows the researchers to network effectively and identify cooperators with complementary skills and interests, in varying geographical areas with diverse growing conditions which are useful in experimental testing. Numerous joint projects are an outgrowth of the NCCC-22 project. Collaboration and interaction among researchers in various research areas are listed below and are organized by objective and crop. As related to Objective 1 - Develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs: Strawberry: 1. Evaluation of strawberry breeding selections in plasticulture. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS , Beltsville, MD; J. Enns, USDA-ARS , Beltsville, MD; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; D. Archbold, Univ. of Kentucky. 2. Global strawberry conservation strategy. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J.Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; K. Folta, University of Florida; T. Davis, UNH; M. Huffman, CAN; international collaborators. 3. Reconstitution of Fragaria x ananassa. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. 4. Wild strawberry cold hardiness evaluation in USDA Zone 3. Shengrui Yao, North Central Research and Outreach Center, University of MN; and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. 5. Fruiting patterns of northern-adapted strawberry populations in a mildshort-day environment. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph; Craig Chandler, Univ. of Florida. 6. Strawberry virus survey in the United States and Canada. R.R. Martin - USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Lab. Corvallis, Oregon; I.E.Tzanetakis, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and numerous NCCC-22 cooperators from all major strawberry production areas in the US and Canada. 7. Evaluation of strawberry cultivars and advanced selections. B. Smith, Univ. of Wisconsin; A. Jamieson, AAFC , Nova Scotia; David Handley-Univ. of Maine. 8. Mapping the genes regulating remontancy in Fragaria x ananassa. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; Emma Bradford (MS), Michigan State Univ. 9. Resistance to anthracnose fruit rot in strawberry. J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; B. Smith, USDA-Poplarsville, MS; and J. Pattison, Virginia Tech. 10. Physiological basis of dayneutrality in strawberry - Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph; Craig Chandler, Univ. of Florida, J. Slovin USDA-ARS-Beltsville. 11. Evaluation of strawberry breeding selections and cultivars. C. Finn,USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; C. Kempler, AARC-PARC, Agassiz, BC; P. Moore, Washington State Univ. Puyallup; C. Weber, Cornell Univ. Geneva; A. Jamieson, AAFC, Nova Scotia; K. Lewers, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; J. Pattison, VA-Teck-Southern Piedmont AREC; B. Mowrey, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, CA.; J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota; Shahrokh Khanizadeh, Quebec. 12. Fragaria genomics. C. Finn,USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; and J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; K. Lewers, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD; 13. Remontant strawberry cultivar evaluation. K. Demchak and R. Marini, Penn State Univ.; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ. 14. Fall and early winter and early spring fruit production under high tunnel. F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, Maryland (M. Newell), Tennessee (Carl Sams), North Carolina (Jim Ballington/Jeremy Pattison/Barclay Poling), Florida (Craig Chandler), NASA-Kennedy Space Center (Gary Stutte) 15. Analysis of gene expression in flowering and non-flowering short-day strawberries F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, Florida (Kevin Folta) 16. Development of fall-flowering short-day strawberry genotypes, USDA-ARS-Beltsville (Kim Lewers/John Enns) F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville Blackberry: 1. Breeding of primocane-bearing blackberry for northern climes. J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. 2. Cooperative testing of blackberry genotypes in the US. C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; Eric Hanson, Michigan State Univ. Gail Nonnecke, Iowa State; Marvin Pritts, Cornell Univ.; Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, and Gina Fernandez, NC State University. 3. Evaluation of floricane-bearing blackberry breeding selections and cultivars. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR, J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas, G. Fernandez, N.C. State Univ. and S. Stringer, USDA-ARS Poplarville, MS; G. Sills, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, CA; H. Johnson, Plant Sciences Inc., Watsonville, CA. 4. Evaluation of APF primocane fruiting blackberries in NC. G. Fernandez and JR Clark. 5. Blackberry cultivars and systems. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. (this project is also listed under objective 2). 6. Evaluation of blackberry cultivar compensation for winter injury. T.E. Elkner, K. Demchak, Penn State Univ, and Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville. 7. Performance of primocane-fruiting blackberries in high tunnels. K. Demchak, and C. Rasmussen, Penn State Univ, J. R. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas and F. Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV. 8. Fruit quality of blackberries from different production environments and locations USDA-ARS-Corvallis (Chad Finn), USDA-ARS-Winter Haven (Elizabeth Baldwin),North Carolina (Penny Perkins-Veazie), Alabama (Floyd Woods), and F. Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV 9. Improving winter survival of blackberries in Maine with trellis systems Maine (David Handley), and F. Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV. 10. Modular bramble trellis designs , Trellis Growing System LLC (Fort Wayne, IN), funded by USDA-NIFA-SBIR Phase I (PROJECT NO. INDK-2008-00127and Phase II Award (PROJ NO: INDK-2009-01138), Richard Barnes, F. Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV and M. Pritts, Cornell Univ. Raspberry: 1. Test agreements to test NC selections in MD. G.Fernandez, J. Ballington, NCSU: K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville. 2. Evaluation of raspberry cultivars. B. Smith, University of Wisconsin, River Falls; A. Jamieson, AAFC, Nova Scotia; C. Kempler, AARC-PARC , Agassiz, BC; P. Moore, Washington State Univ.; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. 3. Evaluation of wild black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) populations for disease resistance, fruit quality and vigor. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; D. Handley, Univ. of Maine; other NCCC-22 members in providing Germplasm. 4. Winter hardiness in raspberry breeding - A. Jamieson, AAFC, Nova Scotia; and R. Bors, Saskatchewan. 5. New floricane and primocane-fruiting cultivars for eastern and Midwestern US and Canada- B. Smith, University of Wisconsin, River Falls; and Harry J. Swartz, Five Aces Breeding. 6. Virus responses of raspberries. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS - Beltsville, MD; R. R. Martin, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ.; P. Moore, Washington State Univ. ; H.J. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland; C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; Lou and Wang, USDA-ARS - Beltsville, MD. 7. Identifying Root Traits Associated with Root Rot Resistance in Red Raspberry D. Bryla, L. Valenzuela-Estrada, P. Moore, Washington State Univ., W. Hoashi-Erhardt, T. Forge, AARC-PARC 8. Screening red raspberry selections for root rot tolerance. P. Moore, Washington State Univ., W. Hoashi-Erhardt, C. Kempler, AARC-PARC, and C. Finn USDA-. 9. Genetic Mapping of Resistance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV) Using Molecular Markers. C.Weber, Cornell Univ., and P.Moore Washington State Univ. Blueberry & Huckleberry: 1. Blueberry cultivar trial and water management - A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. 2. Cooperative testing of blueberry cultivars and advanced selections. C.Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ.; S. Stringer, USDA-ARS Poplarville, MS.; Jeanine Rowland, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville, MD; Nahla Bassil, Geneticist Plants, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; Dr. Paul Lyrene, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. 3. Evaluation of blueberry cultivars and selections. C. Finn USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR; M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; and J. Hancock, Michigan State U. 4. Blueberry breeding and germplasm development - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. Scott NeSmith, University of Georgia, Griffin, Ga. 5. Phylogenetic relationships between species of blueberry - Jeanine Rowland, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville; James Polashock USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ. 6. Cold acclimation and deacclimation in a range of blueberry germplasm - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Jeanine Rowland, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville. 7. Blueberry Scorch virus resistance, M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. Bradley Hillman, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. 8. Blueberry breeding and germplasm development - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. John Clark. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. 9. V. membranaceum germplasm development - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. Dan Barney, University of Idaho, Sandpoint, Idaho. 10. Huckleberry germplasm development - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Dr. Rob Griesbach, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, Maryland. 11. Evaluation of blueberry cultivars for PA. J. Esslinger, K. Demchak, Penn State Univ., and J. Hancock, Michigan State U. 12. Techniques for assessing spring frost injury. J. Rowland and M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS-Beltsville; and F. Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV. Grapes: 1. Cooperative testing of table and wine grapes. B. Bordelon, Purdue Univ.; J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; Bruce Reisch, Cornell Univ.; P. Hemstad and J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota; David Cain, International Fruit Genetics; Ed Swanson, Cuthills Vineyards, Pierce, Nebraska. 2. Cooperative testing of muscadine grapes. J. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; and Patrick Conner, Univ. of Georgia. 3. Cooperative testing of numbered selections and genotypes, P. Read, Univ. Nebraska; B. Reich, Cornell Univ; J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota (this is also a NE-1020 Project). 4. Crown gall free vines - B. Bordelon, Purdue Univ.; Tom Zabadal, Michigan State Univ.; and Tom Burr, Cornell Univ Kiwi: 1. Chilling requirement of hardy kiwi fruits. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; C. Finn, USDA-ARS - Corvallis, OR, and B. Strik, Oregon State Univ. 2. Evaluation of cold hardiness in Actinidia. J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota and K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR. Elderberry: 1. Elderberry cultivar trial. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; and P. Byers, Missouri State Univ Ribes: 1. White pine blister rust in Ribes. K. Hummer, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR; and A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario. Edible-fruited honeysuckle, Lonicera caerulea L.: 1. Cultivar development and advanced trial plots with cooperators, Dr. Maxine Thompson, Emeritus Professor at Oregon State University; Dan Barney, Univ. of Idaho. As related to Objective 2 - Develop improved practices for small fruit production: Strawberry: 1. Physiological basis of dayneutrality in strawberry - Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph; Craig Chandler, Univ. of Florida. (This project is also listed under objective 1) 2. Alternative fumigants for nursery production of fresh dug transplants of strawberry. B. Poling, North Carolina State Univ.; and J. Pattison, Virginia Tech. 3. Day-Neutral Strawberry Production Systems. W. Lantz, Univ. of Maryland; K. Demchak, Penn State University; H.J. Swartz, Univ. of Maryland. 4. High tunnel production, J.R. Ballington, NCSU; F. Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV. Blackberry: 1. Blackberry tellis/variety evaluations to improve winter survival - D. Handley, Univ. of Maine; and Fumi Takeda, USDA Kearneysville, WV. 2. Blackberry cultivars and systems. B. Black, Utah State Univ.; F. Takeda, USDA-Kearneysville, WV. (This project is also listed under objective 1). 3. Production systems to optimize yield and quality of new blackberry cultivars. B. Strik, Oregon State University; and C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. Raspberry: 1. Irrigation method and level of water application on fruit size and yield in red raspberry during the first year of full production. D. Bryla, D. Kaufman and B. Strik, Oregon State University; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. Blueberry: 1. Weed and fertility management of a newly established organic blueberry field. B. Strik, Oregon State University and D. Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. 2. Spread of blueberry red ringspot virus - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ; Bill Cline, Plant Path. Dept. NC State Univ.; Phil Brannen, Plant Path. Dept., UGA. 3. Blueberry cultivar and water management trial. A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ. (This project is also listed under objective 1.) 4. Deacclimation studies - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ;Dr. Jeannie Rowland, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, Maryland, Dr. Rajeev Arora, University of Iowa, Ames, Iowa. 5. Growth regulator studies - M. Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Chatsworth, NJ;Dr. Brent Black, Utah State University, Logan Utah. Cranberry: 1. Impact of storing cranberry fruit on the vine and the effect of nitrogen fertilization on fruit quality - B. Strik, Oregon State University; and Joan Davenport, Wash. State Univ., Prosser. Grapes: 1. Crown gall free vines, B. Bordelon, Purdue Univ.; T. Zabadal, Mich. State Univ.; and Tom Burr, Cornell Univ. 2. Impacts of early season fruit zone leaf removal on disease control, fruit size, vine growth and grape and wine quality of Pinot Noir, P. Skinkis and W. Mahaffe, Oregon State University; J. Lee, USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit, Parma, ID. As related to Objective 3 - Explore the association between fruit constituents and human health impacts: 1. Effect of refrigeration storage and processing technologies on the nutraceutical benefit of blackberries (Marion and Evergreen) - B. Strik, Oregon State University; R. Wu and y. Zhao, Dept. of Food Sci., OSU.

Publications

Refereed/Peer-reviewed Journal Articles Acuna-Maldonado, L.E. and M.P. Pritts. 2009. Carbon and nitrogen reserves in perennial strawberry affect plant growth and yield. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 113:1-8. Barney, D.L., Lopez, O.A., Shafii, B. and Price, W.J. 2009. Effects of stratification and cold storage on seed germination characteristics of dwarf huckleberry. Acta Hort. 810:591-598. Bassil, N., and K. Lewers. 2008. Chapter 3. Genomics Opportunities, New Crops and New Products, In: K.M. Folta and S.E. Gardiner (eds.), R. Jorgensen (series ed). Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae. Springer, New York, NY. pp 55-70 Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Polashock, J.J., and Drummond, F.A. 2008. Suitability of EST-PCR markers developed in highbush blueberry for genetic fingerprinting and relationship studies in lowbush blueberry and related species. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 133:701-707. Black, B.L., J.W. Frisby, K.S. Lewers, F. Takeda and C. Finn. 2008. A heat unit model for predicting bloom dates in Rubus. HortScience 43(7):2000-2004. Black, B.L., D. Drost, D. Rowley and R. Heflebower. 2008. Constructing a Low-cost High Tunnel. Publication 2008/2009 Carew, R., Kempler, C., Moore, P.P., & Walters, T.W. 2009. Developments in Raspberry Production, Cultivar Releases, and Intellectual Property Rights: A Comparative Study of British Columbia and Washington State. International Journal of Fruit Science 9:54-77. Clark, J.R. 2008. Primocane-fruiting blackberry breeding. HortScience 43:1637-1639. Clark, J.R. and J. N. Moore. 2008. Natchez thornless blackberry. HortScience 43:1897-1899. Debnath, S.C., S. Khanizadeh, A.R. Jamieson and C. Kempler. 2008. Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) Markers to Assess Genetic Diversity and Relatedness within Strawberry Genotypes. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 88(2): 313-322. Demchak, K. 2009. Small Fruit Production in High Tunnels. HortTechnology 19:37-43 Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., and Vinyard, B.T. 2009. Cold hardiness of southern-adapted blueberry (Vaccinium x hybrid) genotypes and the potential for their use in northern-adapted blueberry breeding. Plant Breeding 128:393-396. Finn, C.E. and J.R. Clark (eds.). 2008. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars list 44. HortScience 43:1321-1343 Finn, Chad, Patrick P Moore, Chaim Kempler, Brian Yorgey, Bernadine C Strik, Robert R.Martin. 2009. Valley Red Strawberry. HortScience 44:1468-1471 Forge, T.A. and Kempler, C. (2009 submitted). "Organic mulches influence populations of root-lesion nematodes, soil health indicators and root growth of red raspberry." Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology-Revue canadienne de phytopathologie. Garris, A., L. Clark, C. Owens, S.J. McKay, J.J. Luby, K. Mathiason, A. Fennell. 2009. Mapping of photoperiod-induced growth cessation in the wild grape Vitis riparia Michx. using microsatellite markers. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 134:261-272. Hawks, A., G.E. Cardon and B.L. Black. 2009. Comparing strawberry salt tolerance using a low volume near-continuous gradient dosing system. Journal of the American Pomological Society 63(4): in press. Khanizadeh, S., S. Tao, S. Zhang, R. Tsao, D. Rekika, R. Yang and M.T. Charles. 2008. Antioxidant Activities of Newly Developed Day-Neutral and June-Bearing Strawberry Lines. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment. 6(2): 306-311. Khanizadeh, S., D. Rekika, B. Ehsani-Moghaddam, R. Tsao, R. Yang, M.T. Charles, J.A. Sullivan, L. Gauthier, A. Gosselin, A.-M. Potel, G. Reynaud and É. Thomas. 2009. Horticultural Characteristics and Chemical Composition of Advanced Raspberry Lines from Quebec and Ontario. LWT - Food Sciences and Technology. 42(4): 893-898. Luby, J.J. and D.V. Shaw. 2009. Plant breeders perspectives on improving yield and quality traits in horticultural food crops. HortScience 44:20-22. Ozgen M, F. J. Wyzgoski , A. Z. Tulio, Jr., A. Gazula , A. R. Miller , and J. C. Scheerens, R. N. Reese , and S. R. Wright, 2008. Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Antioxidants of Midwestern Black Raspberries Grown for Direct Markets Are Influenced by Production Site. HortScience 43(7):20392047. Polashock, J.J. and M.K. Ehlenfeldt. 2009. Molecular detection and discrimination of Blueberry Red Ringspot Virus strains causing disease in cultivated blueberry and cranberry. Plant Dis. 93:727-733. Qian M. C., Y. Fang, and K. Shellie, Volatile composition of Merlot wine from different vine water status, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2009, 57, 74597463 Rowland, L.J., Dhanaraj, A.L., Naik, D., Alkharouf, N., Matthews, B., and Arora, R. 2008. Study of cold tolerance in blueberry using EST libraries, cDNA microarrays, and subtractive hybridization. HortScience 43:1975-1981. Rowland, L.J., E.L. Ogden, M.K. Ehlenfeldt, and R. Arora. 2008. Cold tolerance of blueberry genotypes throughout the dormant period from acclimation to deacclimation. HortScience 43:1970-1974. Skinkis, P.A., B.P. Bordelon, K.V. Wood. 2008. The Identification and Quantitative Analysis of Monoterpenes in Traminette, Gewürztraminer and Riesling Grapes. Am. J. Enol. Vitic, 59: 440 445. Stephens M.J., C. Kempler, H.K. Hall. 2008. Moutere Red Raspberry. HortScience 43:1915-1917. Stevens, M.D., B.L. Black, J.D. Lea-Cox, A.M. Sadeghi, J. Harman-Fetcho, E. Pfeil, P. Downey, R. Rowland and C.J. Hapeman. 2009. A comparison of three cold-climate strawberry production systems: Environmental effects. HortScience 44(2):298-305. Strik, B.C. and E. Thompson. 2009. Primocane-fruiting blackberries Potential for extending harvest season and production regions. HortScience 44(Feb):23-24 Takeda, F., K. Demchak, D. T. Handley, R. Grube, C. Feldhake, and M. R. Warmund. 2008. Row Cover Improves Winter Survival and Production of Western Trailing 'Siskiyou' Blackberry in the Eastern United States. HortTechnology 18:575-582. Thompson, E., B.C. Strik, C.E. Finn, Y. Zhao, and J.R. Clark. 2009. High Tunnel vs. Open Field: Management of Primocane-fruiting Blackberry using Pruning and Tipping to Increase Yield and Extend the Fruiting Season. HortScience, 44:1581-1587. Wang, C.Y., Chen, C.T., and Wang, S.Y. 2009.Changes of flavonoid content and antioxidant capacity in blueberries after illumination with UV-C. Food Chem. 117:426-431. Wang, S.Y., Chen, C.T., Wang, C.Y. The influence of light and maturity on fruit quality and flavonoid content of red raspberries. Food Chemistry 112: 676-684. 2009. Wang, S.Y., and Millner, P. 2009. Effect of compost socks system on antioxidant capacity, flavonoid content, and fruit quality of strawberries. HortScience 44 (4): 1124. Wycislo, A., J.R. Clark, and D.E. Karcher. 2008. Fruit shape analysis of Vitis using digital photography. HortScience 43:677-680. Xiaofen Du, Chad Finn, Michael C. Qian, Volatile composition and odour activity value of thornless 'Black Diamond' and 'Marion' blackberries, Food Chem. 2009 (DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.08.024) Yao, S., J.J. Luby, D.K. Wildung. 2009. Strawberry cultivar injury after two contrasting Minnesota winters. HortTechnology 19:803-808. Publications in press Johnson, K. B., and Mahaffee, W. F. 2010. Factors influencing epidemiology and management of blackberry rust in cultivated Rubus laciniatus. Plant Dis. 93:(accepted with minor revision) Kempler C., H.K. Hall and C.E. Finn. (in press). Raspberry. In. Badenes M. L. and Byrne D.H.: editors. Handbook of Plant Breeding vol. 6. Fruit Breeding. Springer NY. Li, D., M.T. Charles, O. Carisse, R. Tsao and S. Khanizadeh. 2009. Changes in Ascorbate-Glutathione pathway Enzymes in response to Mycosphaerella fragariae in Selected Strawberry Genotypes. Archives of Phytopathology & Plant Protection (accepted) Polashock, J. J., F. L. Caruso, P. V. Oudemans, P. S. McManus, and J. Crouch. 2009. Population structure of the North American cranberry fruit rot complex. Plant Pathology (in press, early view on line at DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2009.02120.x) Tao, T., S. Zhang, C. Beldica, R. Tsao, M.T. Charles, R. Yang and S. Khanizadeh. 2009. In Vitro Antifungal Activity and Mode of Action of Selected Antioxidants on Botrytis cinerea. Archives of Phytopathology & Plant Protection. (In press) Thompson, A.E, B.C Strik, J.R. Clark, and C.E. Finn. 2009. of Primocane fruiting Blackberry using Pruning, Tipping, and High Tunnels. HortScience (accepted for publication). Wang, Q., Y. Hao, D. Rekika, M.T. Charles, X. Wang, R. Tsao, R. Yang and S. Khanizadeh. 2009. Agronomic Characteristics and Chemical Composition of Newly Developed Day-Neutral Strawberry Lines by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. International Journal of Food Properties (in press). Books/Chapters/Review Articles Clark, J.R. and R.J. Jondle. 2008. pp. 439-455. Intellectual property rights for fruit crops. In: J.F. Hancock (ed.). Temperate Fruit Crop Breeding: Germplasm to Genomics. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands Clark, J.R., A. Brazelton Aust, and R. Jondle. Intellectual Property Protection and Marketing of New Fruit Varieties. In: D. Byrne and M. Bedenes (eds.). Handbook Of Plant Breeding: Fruit Species. Springer Science+Business Media, Berlin (accepted for publication). Ehsani M. B. and Khanizadeh S. An Overview in Antioxidant Properties of Strawberry. In: New Plant Physiology Research Ed: Robert T. Devane, Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated - April 01, 2009. Hardcoverience Publishers, Inc. NY. ISBN: 978-1-60741-102-4 Finn, C.E. and J.R. Clark. 200X. p. xx-xx. Blackberry. In: M. Badenes and D. H. Byrne (eds.). Handbook of Plant Breeding: Volume 4: Fruit Species. Springer Science+Business Media, Berlin (accepted for publication). Hall, H.K., Hummer, K.E., Jamieson, A.R., Jennings, S.N., Weber, C.A. 2009. Raspberry breeding and genetics, p.39-353. In: J. Janick (ed.). Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 32. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Theses Rougoor, C.A. 2008. Plant resistance and alternative management to Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), tarnished plant bug, in strawberry genotypes Fragaria x ananassa, and raspberry Rubus idaeus L. M.Sc. thesis, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Symposia Proceedings Clark, J.R. and C.E. Finn. 2008. New trends in blackberry breeding. Acta Hort. 777:41-48. Dale, A. 2009. How climate change could influence breeding and modern production systems in berry crops. Acta Hort. 838:161-168. Ehlenfeldt, M.K. and R.B. Martin. 2009. Seed set, fruit weight and yield in highbush blueberry cultivars (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) 'Duke' and 'Bluecrop'. Acta Hort. 810:325-329. Ehlenfeldt, M.K and J.J. Polashock. 2009. Disease resistance in blueberry-steps toward an integrated utilization approach. Acta Hort.810:93-96 Friedrich, H., C.R. Rom, J. McAfee, M.E. Garcia, D.T. Johnson, J.S. Popp, and C. Vincent. 2009. Performance of high tunnel organic blackberry and raspberry. HortSci. 44(4):1114 Hancock, J.F. and J.R. Clark. 2009. Intellectual Property Protection and the Funding of Blueberry Breeding in the Future: the New Paradigm. Acta Hort. 810:43-48 Jamieson, A.R. and C. Kempler. 2009. Strawberry genotypes differ in their ratio of shoots to roots, based on dry weight. Acta Hort. 842:589-592. Khanizadeh, S., S. Tao, S. Zhang, R. Tsao, D. Rekika, R. Yang, M.T. Charles, L. Gauthier and A. Gosselin. 2009. Profile of Antioxidant Activities of Selected Strawberry Genotypes. Acta Horticulturae. 814: 551-555. Khanizadeh, S., M. Deschênes, A. Levasseur, O. Carisse, M.T. Charles, D. Rekika, L. Gauthier, A. Gosselin, R. Tsao, R. Yang, J. DeEll and J.A. Sullivan. 2009. 'St-Jean dOrléans' Strawberry. Acta Horticulturae. 814: 275-276. Khanizadeh, S., R. Tsao, D. Rekika, R. Yang, M.T. Charles and H.P.V. Rupasinghe. 2009. Advances in Fruit Breeding in Eastern Canada - Role of Phytochemicals in Designing Specialty Fruits. Acta Horticulturae. 814: 205-207. Moore, P., P. Perkins-Veazie, C.A. Weber and L. Howard. 2008. Enviromental Effect on Antioxidant Content of Ten Raspberry Cultivars. P. Banados and A. Dale (eds.). Acta Hort. 777:499-504. Rom, C.R., J. McAfee, H. Friedrich, H. Choi, M.E. Garcia, D. Johnson, J. Popp, and M. Savin. 2008. Early performance during establishment of an organic apple orchard in the upper Mid-South. LXVIII Southern Reg. Am. Soc. Hort. Sci. HortSci. 43(3):609. Rom, C.R., H. Friedrich, J. McAfee, M.E. Garcia, D. Johnson, J. Popp, C. Vincent, and M. van Iersel. 2008. Potential for high tunnel organic berry production for extended and alternative season. LXVIII Southern Reg. Am. Soc. Hort. Sci. HortSci. 43(3):610. Shafii, B., Price, W.J., Barney, D.L. and Lopez, O.A. 2009. Effects of stratification and cold storage on the seed germination characteristics of cascade huckleberry and oval-leaved bilberry. Acta Hort. 810:599-608. Strik, B.C., J.R. Clark, C.E. Finn and M. Pilar Bañados. 2008. Worldwide production of blackberries. Acta Hort. 777:209-218. Strik, B.C., C.E. Finn, J.R. Clark, and G. Buller 2008. Management of primocane-fruiting blackberry to maximize yield and extend the fruiting season. Acta Hort. 777:423-428. Takeda, F. and P. Perkins-Veazie. 2008. The nuts and bolts of high tunnel production and manipulation for specialized applications: Introduction to the workshop. HortScience 44:230. Thompson, E., J.R. Clark, B.C. Strik, and C.E.Finn. 2008. Flowering and fruiting morphology of primocane-fruiting blackberries. Acta Hort. 777:281-288. Wang, C.Y. and Wang, S.Y. 2009. Effect of storage temperatures on fruit quality of various cranberry cultivars. Acta Hort. 810, Vol (1):853-861. Weber, C.A. P. Perkins-Veazie, P. Moore and L. Howard. 2008. Variability of Antioxidant Content in Raspberry Germplasm. P. Banados and A. Dale (eds.). Acta Hort. 777:493-498 Websites Cornell -http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/berry.html (one of the most visited in the college) Fruit Chemistry -Jungmin Lee (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/lee) High Tunnel Raspberry Production in Minnesota - http://fruit.cfans.umn.edu/raspberry/hightunnelrasp.htm. Horticulture - David Bryla (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/bryla) Midwest - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/hort/ext/sfg/sfg_sprayguide.html (small fruit and grape spray guide) MSU Blueberry Website www.blueberries.msu.edu (new fact sheets, weekly scouting report, links to pest management and production information) MSU Grape Website - www.grapes.msu.edu (weekly vineyard scouting reports, weather, pest management, and viticulture information) MSU Native Plants website http://www.nativeplants.msu.edu(contains the following slide sets as Powerpoint files, and also PDFs of extension bulletins Common Bees in Michigan and An Intro. to Natural Enemies for Bio. Control of Pest Insects) Muscadines - http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/muscadines/ (this site was developed to bring together the latest information from the Research and Extension Specialists at NC State University for muscadine growers throughout the state) Nebraska Viticulture - http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture./Nematology - Inga Zasada (http://www.ars.usda.gov/pwa/hcrl/zasada http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/HG_High_Tunnels_2008-01pr.pdf Extension Alston, D., B. Black, M. Murray. 2009. Raspberry horntail (Hartigia cressonii). USU Extension Publication ENT-132-09. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/raspberry-horntail09.pdf Black, B., G. Cardon and Ehlenfeldt. 2009. Blueberries in Utah? http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/Horticulture_Furit_2009-01pr.pdf Black, B., G. Cardon and C. Ransom. 2009. Iron Chlorosis in Berries. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/Horticulture_Fruit_2009-02pr.pdf Black, B., M. Pace and J. Goodspeed. 2008. Strawberries in the Garden. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/Horticulture_Fruit_2008-06pr.pdf Black, B., R. Hill and G. Cardon. 2008. Strawberry Irrigation http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/Horticulture_Fruit_2008_05pr.pdf Demchak, K., J.K. Harper, and L.F. Kime. 2009. Agricultural Alternatives: Highbush Blueberry Production. Penn State Coop. Ext. Publ. UA265, 6 pp. (revision). Julian, J.W., C.F. Seavert, C. Kaiser, P.A. Skinkis. 2009. Vineyard Economics: Establishing and Producing Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grapes in Eastern Oregon. OSU Extension service EM8974-E. Julian, J., C. Seavert, B. Strik, and D. Kaufman. 2009. Berry economics: Establishing and producing Marion blackberries in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. EM 8773, 31pp. Skinkis, P.A., A.J. Dreves, V.M. Walton and R.R. Martin. July 2009. Field Monitoring for Grapevine Leafroll Virus and Mealybug in Pacific Northwest Vineyards. Oregon State University Extension Service EM8985 (English) and EM8985S (Spanish). Skinkis, P., V. Walton, C. Kaiser. 2009. Grape Phylloxera: Biology and Management in the Pacific Northwest. OSU Extension Service EC1463. Skinkis, P. 2009. Establishing a Vineyard in Oregon: A Quick-start Resource Guide. OSU Extension Service EM8973-E. Walton, V., A. Dreves, P. Skinkis, C. Kaiser, M. Buchanan, R. Hilton, R.R. Martin, S. Castagnoli, S. Renquist. Oct 2009. Grapevine Leafroll Virus and Mealybug Prevention and Management in Oregon Vineyards. Oregon State University Extension Service EM8990. Walton, V., P. Skinkis, A. Dreves, C. Kaiser, S. Renquist, S. Castagnoli, R. Hilton. 2009. Grapevine Growth Distortions: A Guide to Identifying Symptoms. OSU Extension Service EM 8975-E.

Impact Statements

As related to Objective 1 - Develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs: Developing and testing new small fruit cultivars with improved productivity, quality, and resistance to pests has resulted in grower adoption of numerous new cultivars that were developed by participants in this project. Work on gene mapping, inheritance of various traits, and a better understanding of small fruit genetics is leading to better understanding and utilization of breeding techniques.
As related to Objective 2 - Develop improved practices for small fruit production: Research conducted is continuing to provide information to growers that results in decreased costs, minimized fruit loss, and increased profitability. Work with certain systems such as those using day-neutral cultivars and season extension technologies result in production of high quality fruit during a longer season. Studies on machine harvest of small fruit cultivars are resulting in developments that can reduce labor costs, the biggest production expense. Adoption of these technologies by growers nationwide is resulting in increased profits and improved farm economies.
As related to Objective 3 - Explore the association between fruit constituents and human health impacts: Work continues to identify and characterize valuable phytochemicals in small fruit crops, some of which are not currently commercially produced. These crops could be valuable new commodities for the future, both for growers and consumers.

Date of Annual Report: 12/17/2010

Report Information

Annual Meeting Dates: 10/26/2010 - 10/28/2010
Period the Report Covers: 10/01/2009 - 09/01/2010

Participants

Barney, Dan danny.barney@ars.usda.gov - USDA ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository/Arctic Subarctic Plant Gene Bank; Beam, Josh josh.beam@sunnyridge.com - SunnyRidge Farms; Black, Brent brent.black@usu.edu - Utah State University; Bolda, Mark mpbolda@ucdavis.edu - UC Cooperative Extension; Brevis, Patricio patricio.brevis@berry.net - Reiter Affiliated Companies; Clark, John R. jrclark@uark.edu - University of Arkansas; Daugovish, Oleg odaugovish@ucdavis.edu - University of California Cooperative; Demchak, Kathy kdemchak@psu.edu - Penn State University; Fernandez, Gina gina_fernandez@ncsu.edu - North Carolina State University; Finn Chad finnc@hort.oregonstate.edu - USDA ARS HCRL; Fisher, Pam pam.fisher@ontario.ca - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs; Gaskell, Mark mlgaskell@ucdavis.edu - UC Cooperative Extension; Hanson, Eric hansone@msu.edu - Michigan State University; Hoashi-Erhardt, Wendy wkhe@wsu.edu - Washington State University Puyallup; Hughes, Becky bhughes@uoguelph.ca - University of Guelph; Hummer, Kim E. kim.hummer@ars.usda.gov - USDA ARS National Clonal Germplasm/Arctic Subarctic Plant Gene Bank; Kaufman, Diane diane.kaufman@oregonstate.edu Oregon State University North Willamette Research Center; Kempler, Chaim chaim.kempler@agr.gc.ca AAFC PARC Agossif, British Columbia, Canada; Lewers, Kim kim.lewers@ars.usda.gov USDA ARS; Martin, Robert bob.martin@ars.usda.gov USDA ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit; Moore, Patrick moorepp@wsu.edu Washington State University; Mowrey, Bruce bruce.mowrey@driscolls.com Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.; Nonnecke, Gail R. nonnecke@iastate.edu Iowa State University; Particka, Chrislyn chrislynp@sakumabros.com Sakuma Brothers, Inc.; Pattison, Jeremy jeremy_pattison@ncsu.edu North Carolina State University; Perry, Ron perryr@msu.edu Michigan State University; Pesic-Vanesbroeck, Zvezdana zvezdana.pesic@ncsu.edu North Carolina State University; Poling, Barclay scupdoc@aol.com North Carolina State University; Pullen, Esther esther.pullen@driscolls.com Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.; Robertson, Renae renae.robertson@driscolls.com Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.; Sills, Gavin gavin.sills@driscolls.com Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.; Stewart, Philip philip.stewart@driscolls.com Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.; Takeda, Fumiomi fumi.takeda@ars.usda.gov USDA ARS, Appalachian Fruit Research Station; Tepe, Emily tepe0004@umn.edu University of Minnesota; Thompson, Ellen a.ellen.thompson@gmail.com Pacific Berry Breeding, LLC; Tzanetakis, Ioannis itzaneta@uark.edu University of Arkansas; Vitten, Matthias matthias.vitten@driscolls.com Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.; Weber, Courtney CAW34@cornell.edu Cornell University; Whitaker, Vance vwhitaker@ufl.edu University of Florida

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Accomplishments

As stated in the project outline, the purpose of this project is to coordinate activities and encourage collaboration in a commodity area in which the number of researchers is relatively few; they need to use their time and resources efficiently. Interaction at the annual meeting allows the researchers to network effectively and identify cooperators with complementary skills and interests, in varying geographical areas with diverse growing conditions which are useful in experimental testing. Numerous joint projects are an outgrowth of the NCCC-22 project. Collaboration and interaction among researchers in various research areas are listed below and are organized by objective and crop. As related to Objective 1 - Develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs: Strawberry 1. Evaluation of strawberry breeding selections. C.E. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; B.C. Strik, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; B. Yorgey, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; M. Qian, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; R.R. Martin USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; P. Moore Washington State Univ., Puyallup, WA; C. Kempler, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, Agassiz, BC; J.F. Hancock, Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI; J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN; P. Steward, Driscolls Strawberry Assoc., Watsonville, CA; V. Whitaker, Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL; T. Davis, Univ. of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; C. Weber, New York Agri. Expt. Stat./Cornell Univ., Geneva, NY; A. Jamieson, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, Kentville, NS; K. Lewers USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD. 2. Evaluation of performance of strawberry selections in the Pacific Northwest. P. Moore, Washington State Univ., C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; C. Kempler, PacificAgri-Food Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BC. 3. Evaluation of advanced selections of short day strawberries in Minnesota field conditions. C. Weber, Cornell Univ., J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. 4. Development of day-neutral strawberry germplasm and testing of F1 hybrid day neutrals. V. Whitaker, UF GCREC, Balm, FL; A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario. 5. Genetic improvement of fruit quality in strawberry using the RosBREED approach. V. Whitaker, UF GCREC, Balm, FL; C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J. Hancock, Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI. 6. Breeding for resistance to Colletotrichum crown rot in Southeastern strawberries. V. Whitaker, UF GCREC, Balm, FL; and J. Pattison, North Carolina State Univ., Kannapolis, North Carolina State Univ.. 7. Several cultivars and selections from cooperators were evaluated this year. We have four selections in propagation by Lassen Canyon Nursery. B1033 and B1463 are available for testing. B1570 and B1082 will be available when free of virus. K. Lewers, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville, MD, Enns, Luby, Jamieson, Lareault, Khanizadeh, Nourse. Blackberry: 1. Evaluation of blackberry selections from Univ. of Arkansas in diverse environments across the US. J.R. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; C. Finn , USDA-ARS; K. Demchak, Penn State Univ.; 2. E. Hansen, Michigan State Univ.; G. Nonnecke, Iowa State Univ., including primcane and floricane fruiting genotype. 3. Performance of Primocane-Fruiting Blackberries in High Tunnels, K. Demchak, Penn State Univ.; J.R. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. 4. Evaluation of germplasm from USDA-Oregon and Univ. of Arkansas. G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ. 5. Evaluation of blackberry breeding selections. C.E. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; B.C. Strik, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; B. Yorgey, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; M. Qian, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; R.R. Martin USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J.R. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR; C. Kempler, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, Agassiz, BC; G. Fernandez, North Carolina State. Univ., Raleigh, North Carolina State Univ.; G. Sills, Driscoll Strawberry Assoc., Watsonville, CA. 6. Evaluation of primocane fruiting blackberry seedling populations for temperate climate adaptation and early primocane production. C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; J.R. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas; J. Luby, Univ. of Minnesota. Raspberry: 1. Comparison of 'Nantahala' and 'Heritage' Red Raspberry performance in high tunnels. K. Demchak, Penn State Univ.; G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ. 2. Evaluation of germplasm from USDA-Oregon. G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ. 3. Evaluation of red raspberry breeding selections. C.E. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; B.C. Strik, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; B. Yorgey, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; M. Qian, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; R.R. Martin USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; P. Moore, Washington State Univ., Puyallup, WA; C. Kempler, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, Agassiz, BC; G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, North Carolina State Univ.; G. Sills, Driscoll Strawberry Assoc., Watsonville, CA; E. Thompson, Pacific Berry Breeding, Watsonville, CA. 4. Evaluation of black raspberry breeding selections. C.E. Finn, USDA-ARS; B.C. Strik, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; B. Yorgey, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; M. Qian, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; R.R. Martin USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; G. Fernandez, N.C. State Univ., Raleigh, North Carolina State Univ.; C. Weber, New York Agr. Expt. Stat./Cornell Univ., Geneva, NY. 5. Evaluation of performance of raspberry selections in the Pacific Northwest. P. Moore, Washington State Univ., Chad Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, Chaim Kempler, PacificAgri-Food Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BC. 6. Field evaluation of root rot tolerance of raspberry selections. P. Moore, Washington State Univ., C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, C. Kempler, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BC. 7. Evaluation of machine harvestability of raspberry selections. P Moore, Washington State Univ., C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, C. Kempler, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BC. 8. Evaluation of Rubus spp. hybrids for Pratylenchus penentrans resistance. I, Zasada, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, P Moore, Washington State Univ. 9. Evaluation of black raspberry selections from Oregon under New York field conditions. C. Weber, Cornell Univ., C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. 10. Genetic mapping of resistance to raspberry bushy dwarf virus (RBDV) using molecular markers. C. Weber, Cornell Univ., P. Moore, Washington State Univ. 11. Sequencing the red raspberry genome. C. Weber, Cornell Univ.; K. Lewers, USDA-ARS, Beltsville; J. Udall, Brigham Young Univ. and J.D. Swanson, Univ. Central Arkansas. 12. Raspberry virus response. (Lewers, USDA-ARS Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville, MD, Martin, Fernandez, Moore, Swartz, Weber). (Walsh, Luo, Jurick, Saftner, Lester, Wang). Blueberry & Huckleberry: 1. Evaluation of blueberry and huckleberry selections. C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; B.C. Strik, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; B. Yorgey, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; M. Qian, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR; R.R. Martin USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; J.F. Hancock, Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI; J.R. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR; C. Kempler, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, Agassiz, BC; S. Stringer, USDA-ARS, Poplarville, MS; D.S. Nesmith, Univ. of Georgia, Griffin, GA; D. Barney, Univ. of Idaho; Sandpoint, ID (formerly; currently- USDA-ARS, Palmer, AK). 2. Evaluation of highbush, southern highbush, and rabbiteye blueberry cultivars. J. Strang, Univ. of Kentucky and J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ. Grapes: 1. Evaluation of Univ. of Arkansas table grape selections with B. Strik, Oregon State Univ., B. Bordelon, Purdue Univ., and S. Spayd, North Carolina State Univ. 2. Development of new muscadine cultivars. P. Conner, Univ. of Georgia; J. Ballington, North Carolina State Univ.; J.R. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas. 3. Development of winegrape cultivars for the Midwestern and northeastern US - J.J. Luby (U of Minnesota), B. Bordelon(Purdue), P.E. Read (Univ. of Nebraska. ) As related to Objective 2 - Develop improved practices for small fruit production: Strawberry: 1. Canola as a trap crop for tarnished plant bug. G. Loeb and M. Pritts, Cornell Univ.; K. Demchak and R. Marini, Penn State Univ. 2. Production Systems for Fresh Market Strawberries open field and tunnel, B. Strik, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, D. Kaufman, Oregon State Univ., Aurora, C. Finn, USDA-ARS, Corvallis. Blackberry: 1. Cooperative blackberry virus research on new and diverse viruses in the US with Y. Tzanetakis, Univ. of Arkansas, B. Martin, USDA-ARS, G. Fernandez and Z. Pesic, North Carolina State Univ. 2. Completed 2-year study on mowing of primocane-fruiting blackberry in combination with high tunnels for harvest season manipulation. M.E. Garcia, C.R. Rom, Univ. of Arkansas. 3. Weed, water, and nutrient management practices for organic blackberry production, B. Strik, Y. Zhao, and M. Daeschel, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR.; D. Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. P. Perkins-Veazie, T. Phister, C. Safley, R. Rejesus, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh. Raspberry: 1. Performance of Nantahala primocane-fruiting red raspberry, G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ. and Penn State Univ. Blueberry: 1. Evaluating Vaccinium arboreum as blueberry rootstocks, W. Yang, Oregon State Univ., Aurora, OR. and R. Darnell, Univ. Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2. Evaluation of blueberry cultivars at three locations in Arkansas under organic and conventional cultural methods. M.E. Garcia, Univ. of Arkansas. Grapes: 1. Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila, a pest of small and stone fruit, V. Walton, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR and entomologists in 4 other states. 2. Effects of vineyard cover crop management on soil moisture, vine growth and nutrition in establishing young vines, P. Skinkis, L. Fredrikson, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR and P. Schriener, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR. Currants: 1. Evaluation of black currants for white pine blister rust; management of currants for this disease. K.E. Hummer, USDA ARS, Corvallis, OR; A. Dale, Univ. of Guelph, Ontario, D. Dalton, Oregon State Univ. As related to Objective 3 - Explore the association between fruit constituents and human health impacts: 1. Assessment of phytochemicals of raspberry germplasm . G. Fernandez and P. Perkins-Veazie, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh North Carolina State Univ.. 2. Dietary Intervention Ohio 2010-2011, Ohio-based Agricultural Products for Optimal Immune Function and Cancer Prevention: USDA/ARS/NIFA. F.W. Ravlin, PD, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Administration, S.K. Clinton, Oregon State Univ. College of Medicine, Dept. Medical Oncology, G. Lesinski, Oregon State Univ. College of Medicine, Dept. Medical Oncology, A.R. Miller, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science, J.C. Scheerens Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science, S.J. Schwartz, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Food Science and Technology, Y. Vodovotz, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Food Science and Technology. 3. Dietary Intervention Ohio 2009-2010, Chemoprevention of GI Tract Cancers with Berries: USDA/ARS/CREES. F.W. Ravlin, PD, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Administration, A.R. Miller, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science, J.C. Scheerens, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science, S.J. Schwartz, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Food Science and Technology, G.D. Stoner, Oregon State Univ. College of Medicine, Dept. Medical Oncology. 4. A High Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance-Based Approach to Profile Biologically Active Plant Metabolites Using Black Raspberry-mediated Inhibition of GI Tract Cancer Cells as a Model System: M.M. Giusti, PD, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Food Science and Technology, B.J. Bishop, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Information Technology, J.A. Bomser, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Human Nutrition, J.K. Hardy, Univ. Akron, Dept. Chemistry, A.R. Miller, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science, R.N. Reese, South Dakota State Univ., Dept. Biology and Microbiology, P.L. Rinaldi, Univ. Akron, Dept. Chemistry, J.C. Scheerens, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science, F.J. Wyzgoski. Oregon State Univ.-Mansfield, Dept. Chemistry Oregon State Univ. Bond Pomology Endowment 2008-2017, Fruit Phytonutrients for Health and Well-being: J.C. Scheerens, Oregon State Univ./OARDC, Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science. 5. Weed, Water, and Nutrient Management Practices for Organic Blackberry Production and the impact on food safety and healthful properties, B. Strik, Y. Zhao, and Mark Daeschel, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, D. Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, P. Perkins-Veazie, T. Phister, C. Safley, R. Rejesus, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh 6. Storage life and antioxidant content of high tunnel strawberries. P. Perkins-Veazie, J. Pattison, B. Poling, North Carolina State Univ. 7. Storage life and antioxidant content of tunnel and field grown raspberry. P. Perkins-Veazie, G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ. 8. Blackberry: storage life and antioxidant content of tunnel and field grown blackberry. P. Perkins-Veazie, G. Fernandez, North Carolina State Univ.; Sunnyridge Farms; J.R. Clark, Univ. of Arkansas, AR

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Refereed/Peer-reviewed Journal Articles Alabi, O.J., R.R. Martin, and R.A. Naidu. 2010. Sequence diversity, population genetics and potential recombination events in Rupestris stem pitting-associated virus in Pacific Northwest Vineyards. J. Gen. Virol. 91:265-276. Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Zhang, D., and Drummond, F.A. 2009. The spatial genetic structure of lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, in four fields in Maine. Botany 87:932-946. Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Smagula, J., and Drummond, F. 2009. Recent advances in the biology and genetics of lowbush blueberry. Maine Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin No. 203, p. 1-28. Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Stommel, J., and Drummond, F.A. 2010. Yield variation among clones of lowbush blueberry as a function of genetic similarity and self-compatibility. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 135:259-270. Blom, P.E. and J.M. Tarara. 2009. Trellis tension monitoring improves yield estimation in vineyards. HortScience 44:678-685. Bryla, D.R., B. Yorgey, and A.D. Shireman. 2009. Irrigation management effects on yield and fruit quality of highbush blueberry. Acta Hort. 810:649-656. Bryla, D.R., R.M.A. Machado, and A.D. Shireman. 2010. Effects of method and level of nitrogen fertilizer application on soil pH, electrical conductivity, and availability of ammonium and nitrate in blueberry. Acta Hort. 868:95-101. Bryla, D.R., T.J. Trout, and J.E. Ayars. 2010. Weighing lysimeters for developing crop coefficients and efficient irrigation practices for vegetable crops. HortScience 45: (in press). Clark, J.R. 2010.Eastern United States table grape breeding. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 64:72-77. Clark, J.R and C.E. Finn. 2010. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars list 45. HortScience 45:716 756. Conner, P.J. 2010. A century of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) breeding at the University of Georgia. J. Amer. Pom. Soc. 64:78-82. Dossett, M. and C.E. Finn. 2010. Identification of resistance to the large raspberry aphid in black raspberry. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 135:438-444. Dossett, M., N.V. Bassil, and C.E. Finn. 2010. Transferability of Rubus microsatellite markers to black raspberry. Acta Hort. 859:103-110. Du, X. A. C. Finn and M. Qian. 2010. Volatile composition and odour activity value of thornless Black Diamond and Marion blackberries. J. Food Chem. 119:1127-1134. Du, X. M.C. Qian, and C. Finn. 2010. Distribution of volatile composition in Marion (Rubus spp. Hyb) blackberry pedigree. J. Agric. Food Chem. 58:1860-1869. Du, X., C.E. Finn, and M.C. Qian 2010. Bound volatile precursors in genotypes in the pedigree of Marion blackberry (Rubus sp.). J. Agric. Food Chem. 58: 3694-3699 Du, X.F., A. Kurnianta, M. McDaniel, C.E Finn, and M.C. Qian, 2010. Flavour profiling of Marion and thornless blackberries by instrumental and sensory analysis. Food Chem. 121:1080-1088. Ehlenfeldt, M.K. and R.B. Martin Jr. 2010. Seed set, fruit weight and yield in highbush blueberry cultivars (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) Duke and Bluecrop. J. Amer. Pom. Soc. 64:161-170. Ehlenfeldt, M.K., J.J. Polashock, A.W. Stretch, and M. Kramer. 2010. Mummy berry fruit rot and shoot blight incidence in blueberry: prediction, ranking, and stability in a long-term study. HortScience 45:92-97. Ehlenfeldt, M.K., J.J Polashock, A.W. Stretch, and M. Kramer. 2010. Ranking cultivated blueberry for mummy berry blight and fruit infection incidence utilizing resampling and principle components analysis. HortScience. 45:1205-1210. Finn, C.E. and D. Archbold. 2009. Wilder Silver Medal to Dr. James Luby. J. Amer. Pom. Soc. 63:24. Finn, C.E., B. Strik, B. Yorgey, R. Martin, and M. Peterson. 2010. Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of release of trailing blackberry cultivar Onyx. USDA-ARS Release Notice. Finn, C.E., B.C. Strik, B.M. Yorgey, M. Qian, R.R. Martin, and M. Peterson. 2010. Wild Treasure thornless trailing blackberry. HortScience 45:434-436. Finn, C.E., B.C. Strik, B.M. Yorgey, R.R. Martin, and M.M. Stahler. 2010. Newberry trailing blackberry. HortScience 45:437-440. Finn, C.E., J.R. Clark, and S. Sleezer. 2010. Blackberry, p. 720-721. In: J.R. Clark and C.E. Finn (eds.). Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 45. HortScience 45. Finn, C.E., P.P. Moore, C. Kempler, B. Yorgey, B.C. Strik and R.R. Martin. 2009. Valley Red Strawberry. HortScience 44:1468-1471. Fuchs, M., G.S. Abawi, P. Marsella-Herrick, R. Cox, K.D. Cox, J.E. Carroll, and R.R. Martin. 2010. Occurrence of Tomato ringspot virus and Tobacco ringspot virus in highbush blueberry in New York State. J. Plant Pathol. 92:451-459. Garris, A., L. Clark, C. Owens, S.J. McKay, J.J. Luby, K. Mathiason, A. Fennell. 2009. Mapping of photoperiod-induced growth cessation in the wild grape Vitis riparia Michx. using microsatellite markers. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 134:261-272. Hancock, J.F. and J.R. Clark. 2009. Intellectual property protection and the funding of blueberry breeding in the future: the new paradigm. Acta Hort. 810:43-48 Hancock, J.F. C.E. Finn, J.J. Luby, A. Dale, P.W. Callow, and S. Serce. 2010. Reconstruction of the strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa, using native genotypes of F. virginiana and F. chiloensis. HortScience 45:1006-1013. Jarugula, S., J.A. Olufem, R.R. Martin, and R.A. Naidu. 2009. Molecular diversity of Grapevine leafroll-associated virus-2 in Pacific Northwest vineyards. Phytopathology 100:698-707. Johnson, D.T., C.R. Rom, J. McAfee, J. McKern, E.T. Stafne, and J.R. Clark. 2010. Differences in defoliation of fruit genotypes by adult Japanese beetle feeding. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 64:184-198. Keller, Markus and Julie M. Tarara. 2010. Warm spring temperatures induce persistent season-long changes in shoot development in grapevines. Annals of Botany 106:131 141. Lee, J. 2010. Caffeic acid derivatives in dried Lamiaceae and Echinacea purpurea products. J. Funct. Foods. 2:158-162. Lee, J. and R.R. Martin. 2009. Influence of Grapevine leafroll associated viruses (GLRaV-2 and -3) on the fruit composition of Oregon Vitis vinifera L. cv. Pinot noir: Phenolics. Food Chem. 112:889-896. Lee, J. and C.F. Scagel. 2010. Chicoric acid levels in commercial basil (Ocimum basilicum) and Echinacea purpurea products. J. Funct. Foods. 2:77-84. Lee, J., K.E. Keller, C. Rennaker, and R.R. Martin. 2009. Influence of grapevine leafroll associated viruses (GLRaV-2 and -3) on the fruit composition of Oregon Vitis vinifera L. cv. Pinot noir: free amino acids, sugars, and organic acids. Food Chem. 117:99-105. Lee, J.C. 2010. Effect of methyl salicylate-based lures on beneficial and pest arthropods in strawberry. Environmental Entomology. 39(2):653-660. Lee, J.C., S.M. Hamud, J.F. Negron, J.J. Witcosky, and S.J. Seybold. 2010. Semiochemical-mediated flight strategies of two invasive elm bark beetles: a potential factor in competitive displacement. Environmental Entomology. 39(2):642-652 . Lewers, K.S., S.Y. Wang, and B.T. Vinyard. 2010. Evaluation of Rubus cultivars and breeding selections for fruit quality traits and flowering and fruiting dates. Crop Science 50:2475-2491. Lewers, K.S. 2010. Strawberry (p. 748-752) In: C.E. Finn and J.R. Clark (eds.) Register of new fruit and nut cultivars: List 45. HortScience 45:716-756. Liu, C., Callow, P., Rowland, L.J., Hancock, J.F., and Song, G-Q. 2010. Adventitious shoot regeneration from leaf explants of southern highbush blueberry cultivars. Plant Cell, Tissue, and Organ Culture 103:137-144. Luby, J.J. and D.V. Shaw. 2009. Plant breeders perspectives on improving yield and quality traits in horticultural food crops. HortScience 44:20-22. Martin, R.R., J.N. Pinkerton, and J. Kraus. 2009. The use of collagenase to improve the detection of plant viruses in vector nematodes by RT-PCR. J. Virol. Methods 155:91-95. Martin, R.R., Zhou, J., and Tzanetakis, I.E. Blueberry latent virus: An amalgam of the Partitiviridae and the Totiviridae. Virus Research, doi:10.1016/j.virusres.2010.09.020 Mekuria, T., L.R. Gutha, R.R. Martin, and R.A. Naidu. 2009. Genome diversity and intra- and inter-species recombination events in Grapevine fanleaf virus. Phytopathology 99:1394-1402. Mekuria, T.A., A.V. Karasev, R.R. Martin, and R.A. Naidu. 2009. First report of Grapevine leafroll-associated virus-3 in wine grape cultivars in Idaho. Plant Dis. 93:1218. Moore, Patrick P and Chaim Kempler, Section Editors. 2010. Raspberry. In Finn, Chad and John Clark (Eds.) Register of Fruit and Nut Cultivars List 45. HortScience 45:747-748. NeSmith, D.S. and M.K. Ehlenfeldt. 2010. Blue SuedeTM: A southern highbush blueberry for the home gardener. HortScience 45:302-303. Ozgen, M., J.C. Scheerens, R.N. Reese and A.R. Miller. 2010. Total phenolic, anthocyanin and antioxidant capacity of selected elderberry (Sambucus canadensis L) accessions. Pharmacognacy Mag. 6:198-203 Polashock, J.J., F.L. Caruso, P.V. Oudemans, P.S. McManus, and J.A. Crouch. 2009. The North American cranberry fruit rot fungal community: a systematic overview using morphological and phylogenetic affinities. Plant Pathology 58:1116-1127. Polashock, J.J., Arora, R., Peng, Y., Naik, D., and Rowland, L.J. 2010. Functional identification of a C-repeat binding factor transcriptional activator from blueberry associated with cold acclimation and freezing tolerance. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 135:40-48. Rowland, L.J., E.L. Ogden, M.K. Ehlenfeldt. 2010. EST-PCR markers developed for highbush blueberry are also useful for genetic fingerprinting and relationship studies in rabbiteye blueberry. Scientia Horticulturae 125:779-784. Ruple, A., J.R. Clark, and M.E. Garcia. 2010. An Evaluation of fertility in Arkansas primocane-fruiting blackberries. HortScience 45:1-6. Spigler, R., K. Lewers, A. Johnson, and T.-L. Ashman. 2010. Comparative mapping reveals autosomal origin of sex chromosome in octoploid Fragaria virginiana. Journal of Heredity 101:S107S117. Stegmeir, T.L., C.E. Finn, R. Warner and J. F. Hancock. 2010. Performance of an elite strawberry population derived from wild germplasm of Fragaria chiloensis and F. virginiana. HortScience 45:1140-1145. Skinkis, P.A., B.P. Bordelon, and E. Butz. 2010. The Identification and Quantitative Analysis of Monoterpenes in Grapes from Various Cluster Shading Regimes and the Influence on Wine Quality of Traminette. Am. J. Enol. Vitic. 61:2. 147-155. Strik, B.C. and D. Bryla. 2010. Nutrition of raspberries and blackberries. What we know and dont know. Proc. North American Raspberry Blackberry Conf., Monterey, Calif., 24-26 Feb. Strik, B.C. and E. Thompson. 2009. Primocane-fruiting blackberries Potential for extending harvest season and production regions. HortScience 44(Feb):23-24 Thompson, A.E, B.C Strik, C.E. Finn, Y. Zhao, and J.R. Clark. 2009. High tunnel versus open field: Management of primocane-fruiting blackberry using pruning and tipping to increase yield and extend the fruiting season. HortScience 44:1581-1587. Tzanetakis, I.E., T.L. Guzman-Baeny, Z.P. VanEsbroeck, G.E. Fernandez, and R.R. Martin. 2009. First report of Impatiens necrotic spot virus in blackberry in the southeastern United States. Plant Dis. 93:432. Tzanetakis, I.E., R.R. Martin, and S.W. Scott. 2010. Genomic sequences of blackberry chlorotic ringspot virus and strawberry necrotic shock virus and the phylogeny of viruses in subgroup 1 of the genus Ilarvirus. Arch. Virol. 155:557-561. Vincent, Christopher I., M. Elena García, Donn T. Johnson, and Curt R. Rom. 2010. Broad Mite on Primocane-fruiting Blackberry in Organic Production in Arkansas. HortTech. 20:718-723. Wang, S. Y., and Millner, P. 2009. Effect of compost socks system on antioxidant capacity, flavonoid content, and fruit quality of strawberries. J. Agr. Food Chem. 57:96519657. Wang, S. Y., Chen, C. T., and Yin, J. J. 2010. Effect of allyl isothiocyanate on Antioxidants and fruit decay of blueberries. Food Chem.120:199-204. Wang, S. Y. and Chen, C. T. 2010. Effect of allyl isothiocyanate on antioxidant enzyme activities, flavonoids and fruit quality of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L., cv. Duke). Food Chem.122:1153-1158. 2010 Wang, C. Y., Chen, C. T. and Yin, J. J. 2010. Allyl isothiocyanate reduces fruit decay of blueberries by paradoxically generating reactive oxygen species. HortScience 45(8) (Supplement) 2010 ASHS Annual Conference Wyzgoski, F.J., L. Paudel, P.L. Rinaldi, R.N. Reese, M. Ozgen, A.Z. Tulio, Jr., A.R. Miller, J.C. Scheerens and J.K. Hardy. 2010. Modeling relationships among active components in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) fruit extracts using high-resolution 1H NMR spectroscopy and multivariate statistical analysis. J. Agric. Food Chem. 58:3407-3414. Yao, S., J.J. Luby, D.K. Wildung. 2009. Strawberry cultivar injury after two contrasting Minnesota winters. HortTechnology 19:803-808. Publications accepted or in preparation Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2010. Approaches to breeding for parthenocarpic fruit development in blueberry. Proc. 11th No. Amer. Blueberry Res. and Ext. Workers Conference: (in press). Ehlenfeldt, M.K. and R.B. Martin Jr. 2010. Self-fertility evaluations of northern-adapted rabbiteye blueberry hybrid derivatives. (in preparation). Hanson, E., M. Von Weihe, A.C. Schilder, A.M. Chanon and J.C. Scheerens. High tunnel production of floricane- and primocane-fruiting raspberries. HortTechnology (submitted). Johnson, J.L., J.A. Bomser, J.C. Scheerens and M.M. Giusti. Effect of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) extract variation conditioned by cultivar, production site, and fruit maturity stage on colon cancer cell proliferation. J. Agric. Food Chem. (in press). Oudemans, P.V., B.I. Hillman, D. Linder-Basso and J.J. Polashock. 2010. 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Impact Statements

As related to Objective 1 - Develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs: Developing and testing new small fruit cultivars with improved productivity, quality, and resistance to pests has resulted in grower adoption of numerous new cultivars that were developed by participants in this project. Recently released strawberry, blackberry, and red raspberry cultivars developed by NCCC-22 collaborators have had an estimated financial impact in the Pacific Northwest of $23.7 and 26.1 million in 2008 and 2009 respectively based on the value of plant sales by nurseries and fruit sales by growers located in this region. Work on gene mapping, inheritance of various traits, and a better understanding of small fruit genetics is leading to better understanding and utilization of breeding techniques.
As related to Objective 2 - Develop improved practices for small fruit production: Research conducted is continuing to provide information to growers that result in decreased costs, minimized fruit loss, and increased profitability. Work with certain systems such as those using day-neutral strawberry cultivars and season-extension technologies resulted in production of high quality fruit during a longer season. Studies on machine harvest of small fruit cultivars resulted in developments that can reduce labor costs, the biggest production expense. Adoption of these technologies by growers nationwide resulted in increased profits and improved farm economies.
As related to Objective 3 - Explore the association between fruit constituents and human health impacts: Work continues to identify and characterize valuable phytochemicals in small fruit crops, some of which are not currently commercially produced. These crops could be valuable new commodities for the future, both for growers and consumers. In addition, studies continue to explore genetic (cultivar), environmental, cultural and post-harvest impacts on phytochemical accumulation in small fruits. Information provided by these studies can be used by growers/processors to optimize the health-beneficial properties of their products for the consumer.